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BF57 BDO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,149 mi
Last recorded29,149 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 BDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 29,149 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 28,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 28,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,870 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 19 Aug 2020 26,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,292 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 25,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 43,290 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 43,290 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 38,108 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 31,129 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,540 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 BDO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BDO, 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 BDO registered?

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

Is BF57 BDO safe to buy?

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