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BF57 NKE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,880 mi
Last recorded39,880 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 NKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 39,880 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 36,341 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 36,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 34,045 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 29,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 27,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 25,162 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 25,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 21,443 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,968 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 2 May 2017 17,385 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 15,786 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 13,107 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,641 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 6,471 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 NKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 NKE, 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 NKE registered?

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

Is BF57 NKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 NKE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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