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BF57 BEJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,132 mi
Last recorded141,132 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 BEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 141,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 137,088 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 132,227 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded oth sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2023 128,026 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2022 122,660 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 118,002 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,483 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,447 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,962 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,493 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,515 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2016 85,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2011 38,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,787 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,116 miles

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

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 BEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 BF57 BEJ, 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 BEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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