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BD57 XRP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,694 mi
Last recorded84,694 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 84,694 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 84,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,793 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,431 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively long travel on handbrake lever (1.1.6 (b) (i))

service indicator on in dash

Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 58,113 miles

Front windscreen washer jet pipe leaking under bonnet - still provides sufficient fluid to windscreen

Offside Rear Shock absorber foam bump stop slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,245 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber bump stop starting to deteriorate (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

mist of grease around o.s.f outer cv boot

passenger front seatbelt slow retracting

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front light misting of grease around outer cv boot

Fail 12 Feb 2019 54,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front light misting of grease around outer cv boot

Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,423 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 51,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm, cracked and slight bulges developing on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,795 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,574 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 39,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,282 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,669 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 22,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor damage to nearside outer sill

rear brake imbalance slightly high requires clean and adjust(36%)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 22,867 miles

minor damage to nearside outer sill

rear brake imbalance slightly high requires clean and adjust(36%)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,860 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,783 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 XRP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XRP, 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 XRP registered?

BD57 XRP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is BD57 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 XRP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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