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BF57 DTZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,407 mi
Last recorded92,407 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 DTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat folded - seatbelts can not be checked

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 osr / nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 80,629 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,576 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 1 Nov 2022 76,576 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,848 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,507 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,028 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,359 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,804 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,132 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 38,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,067 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,372 miles

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,068 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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 DTZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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