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BF57 AYK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,956 mi
Last recorded120,956 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 AYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,956 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both headlights slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2022 120,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2021 115,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted hard to check components

under tray fitted hard to check components

Fail 8 Feb 2021 115,633 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted hard to check components

under tray fitted hard to check components

Pass 7 Feb 2020 114,227 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 114,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions under inflated and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cupping

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

front brakes pads worn unevenly

Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,395 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 89,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,074 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 40,422 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,363 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,106 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 21,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,319 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 AYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF57 AYK, 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

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What year was BF57 AYK registered?

BF57 AYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is BF57 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 AYK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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