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AP57 BHL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,606 mi
Last recorded85,606 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 BHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 85,606 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,030 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 81,026 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 81,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator does not work (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle does not open from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap mission (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front both shocks corroded

Front both wishbones corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,391 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 76,387 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 74,890 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,036 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,265 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,895 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 25,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CUTS IN TREAD. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,675 miles

rear number plate faded

rear tyres perished between treads

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,741 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,787 miles

Chips in screen

Wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,134 miles

judder from front wipers

wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,951 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AP57 BHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP57 BHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP57 BHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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