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BD57 VKH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,502 mi
Last recorded122,502 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 122,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust clamp incomplete, system still secure at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint on downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 109,350 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi exhaust pipe

nearside front and offside drive shaft outer c.v gaiters slightly damaged

nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm rearward bushes have slight movement

offside front anti-roll bar drop linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

parking brake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

slight oil leak(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2018 109,350 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi exhaust pipe

nearside front and offside drive shaft outer c.v gaiters slightly damaged

nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm rearward bushes have slight movement

offside front anti-roll bar drop linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

parking brake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

slight oil leak(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 102,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both sides rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2016 98,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both sides rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine check light on

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,570 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn too the legal limt of 1.6mm tread depth

slight engine misfire

Fail 17 Nov 2015 92,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn too the legal limt of 1.6mm tread depth

slight engine misfire

Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,929 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 75,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,518 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,207 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish

Pass 22 Nov 2011 24,423 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 13,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VKH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKH, 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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BD57 VKH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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