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BD57 UEH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,039 mi
Last recorded36,039 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 UEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,039 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 36,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 33,357 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake servo pipe repaired multiple times but not leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2024 29,355 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,553 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 24,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 19,550 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,667 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 10,880 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 10,607 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 10,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 9,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 8,876 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 8,860 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 7,756 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 6,068 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 5,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 3,572 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 2,745 miles

All four tyre outter side walls cracked but not to cords

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 UEH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD57 UEH registered?

BD57 UEH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2007.

Is BD57 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 UEH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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