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BD57 XTN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,790 mi
Last recorded118,790 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2023 118,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 106,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat tilt not working to access rear seat

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning And lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 106,452 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat tilt not working to access rear seat

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning And lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge and cracking

offside side repeater lens broken

Fail 28 Oct 2020 98,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge and cracking

offside front brake pads breaking up

offside side repeater lens broken

Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,389 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Mar 2019 92,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 89,174 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,645 miles

both inner track rod ends worn

Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner track rod ends worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

play in rack both sides

Fail 15 Apr 2016 79,621 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

play in rack both sides

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2015 76,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 60 14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr brake binding borderline fail

slight play in rack ns

Pass 19 Oct 2013 49,453 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,483 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 41,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,208 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 18,020 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 XTN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XTN, 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 XTN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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