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BF57 GEK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,953 mi
Last recorded44,953 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 GEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 44,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 40,588 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,418 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 40,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service light on

Pass 22 Feb 2023 38,768 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 38,622 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 36,863 miles

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

gearbox oil leak just a pass

Fail 25 Jan 2022 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

gearbox oil leak just a pass

Pass 28 Jan 2021 36,041 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 36,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replacement with upgraded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 35,552 miles

play in front lower arm bushes (these bushes have been upgraded)

Pass 8 Jan 2019 34,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in bushes is a probable cause of tyre wear on inner tread

Fail 3 Jan 2019 34,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible top up (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

play in bushes is a probable cause of tyre wear on inner tread

Pass 16 Jan 2018 32,886 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,935 miles

rear Tyre(s) perished

front Tyre(s) perished

Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,802 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,446 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,967 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,564 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 GEK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GEK, 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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What year was BF57 GEK registered?

BF57 GEK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is BF57 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 GEK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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