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BD57 XDK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,284 mi
Last recorded87,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 87,284 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 87,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,003 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 77,063 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 77,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,692 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,619 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,466 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 68,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,880 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorate

Fail 16 Aug 2017 65,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,513 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,821 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,777 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)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 31,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,488 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,635 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,635 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,779 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 XDK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XDK, 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 XDK registered?

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

Is BD57 XDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 XDK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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