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BF57 BBK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,979 mi
Last recorded124,979 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 BBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,979 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,879 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 107,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,758 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 95,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake grinding noise when brakes applied in roller brake tester?

Offside Rear tyre small nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,731 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 58,731 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,222 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,024 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 BBK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF57 BBK, 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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BF57 BBK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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