VOLKSWAGEN POLO GK57OWD has 23 MOTs

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This 2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 176,316 miles 8 months ago on Monday 15th September 2025 at 12:03.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Saturday 26th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GK57OWD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 2026176,316 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Cv Boot Perished
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Cv Boot Perished
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 202426TH SEPTEMBER 2025165,120 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 2024165,017 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202326TH SEPTEMBER 2024154,501 MI
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 2023154,501 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak Front Flexible Section (8.2.1.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202226TH SEPTEMBER 2023146,382 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2022146,382 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Central Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202126TH SEPTEMBER 2022137,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202026TH SEPTEMBER 2021127,177 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 2020127,160 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201926TH SEPTEMBER 2020117,830 MI
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 2019117,830 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 201826TH SEPTEMBER 2019107,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2018107,072 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing So Rough It Is Likely To Overheat Or Break Up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201726TH SEPTEMBER 201897,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201626TH SEPTEMBER 201786,802 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201526TH SEPTEMBER 201673,710 MI
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 201573,710 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201426TH SEPTEMBER 201561,376 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Wearing On Edges
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201326TH SEPTEMBER 201451,288 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201226TH SEPTEMBER 201342,259 MI
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201126TH SEPTEMBER 201233,843 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201026TH SEPTEMBER 201124,598 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK57OWD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

GK57OWD MOT Comments

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GK57OWD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 176,316 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,795 miles

GK57OWD FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GK57OWD was manufactured on Wednesday 26th September 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 176,316 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,795 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK57OWD has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 32 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 12 Major, 4 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GK57OWD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 GK57OWD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK57OWD Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 GK57OWD does have Tax. Read more

When does GK57OWD Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK57OWD will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK57OWD MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK57OWD will expire in 5 months on Saturday 26th September 2026. Read more

When did GK57OWD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK57OWD was on Monday 15th September 2025 at 12:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK57OWD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GK57OWD we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK57OWD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GK57OWD we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK57OWD?

GK57OWD is registered as a 2007 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GK57OWD done?

The odometer reading for GK57OWD at the last MOT in September 2025 was 176,316 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,795 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK57OWD?

The vehicle GK57OWD was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 26th September 2007. Read more

What colour is GK57OWD?

The official colour of GK57OWD is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GK57OWD have?

GK57OWD has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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