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BD57 XTO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 81,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread On 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 81,510 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread On 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,981 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 72,910 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,361 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 64,361 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,636 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,310 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 29,576 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 27,107 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 25,812 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,758 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 23,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 21,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 14,865 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,137 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 XTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XTO, 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 XTO registered?

BD57 XTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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