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BD57 XDT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,172 mi
Last recorded107,172 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 107,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 107,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 104,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 101,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 87,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 87,140 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,640 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 81,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,778 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 74,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,409 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 61,213 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,495 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 46,570 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,754 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,294 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 27,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XDT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

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

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