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AX57 BWY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,765 mi
Last recorded88,765 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 BWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 88,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror cover damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp and loose cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front rusty x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower bumper damage

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers loose x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 85,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper shock covers x2

Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,830 miles

Central Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear x2 shock covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2019 79,023 miles

Central Rear Lower bumper damage

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 74,588 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side mirror indicator lense cracked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 72,174 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 69,851 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (2.7.2a)

Rear Lower bumper damage

Fail 28 Dec 2016 69,851 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (2.7.2a)

Rear Lower bumper damage

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,559 miles

lower under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,895 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,113 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,937 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,555 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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AX57 BWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX57 BWY, 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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What year was AX57 BWY registered?

AX57 BWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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