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BF57 ATX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,131 mi
Last recorded81,131 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 ATX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,131 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 73,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 11 Apr 2022 65,716 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 60,364 miles

Central Front small hole slight blow flexy exhaust pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2020 56,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small split in flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,194 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,832 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,656 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,643 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,806 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,199 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,068 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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BF57 ATX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 BF57 ATX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF57 ATX?

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What year was BF57 ATX registered?

BF57 ATX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is BF57 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 ATX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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