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BD57 UEE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

113,144 mi
Last recorded113,144 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 UEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 113,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 104,723 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear tail box outer skin

full under trays fitted

hand brake travel

Fail 16 Nov 2024 104,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear tail box outer skin

full under trays fitted

hand brake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,496 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded At the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exaust outter casing showing corrsion.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,573 miles

Nearside steering tie bar worn and slite play

Offside steering tie bar slight play

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front back plate broke and rubbing on wheel

Fail 2 Dec 2020 87,644 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front back plate broke and rubbing on wheel

Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,407 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,332 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake travel

rear tail box corroded

slite play in rack ends

Fail 16 Jun 2018 72,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake travel

rear tail box corroded

slite play in rack ends

Pass 31 May 2017 65,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,021 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,945 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,133 miles

Adjusted near side headlamp aim

Fail 28 Oct 2013 42,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Adjusted near side headlamp aim

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,545 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,169 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,774 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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BD57 UEE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel 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 BD57 UEE, 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 BD57 UEE registered?

BD57 UEE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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