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BD57 XDA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 98,292 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 98,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2024 93,655 miles

Emissions unable to be completed obvious leak - lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp bent (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,674 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 88,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,065 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 83,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,150 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush /rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,388 miles

Central Front exhaust sleeve distorted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,375 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 60,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 51,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 44,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,430 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,183 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,794 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,812 miles

rear service brakes not locking, but has met overall braking efficiency

requires handbrake adjustment

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 XDA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

BD57 XDA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is BD57 XDA safe to buy?

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