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BF57 VAE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,721 mi
Last recorded161,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 161,721 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 161,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 154,174 miles

front number plate is damaged

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2025 154,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

both the rear tyres are worn very badly on the inner shoulders

eml light is on

front number plate is damaged

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2024 148,823 miles

both the rear tyres are worn on the shoulders

Fail 29 May 2024 148,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

slight fuel weep on the diesel pump

Pass 8 Jun 2023 141,829 miles

cut in the offside front tyre tread

fluid weep on the diesel pump

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2023 141,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

cut in the offside front tyre tread

fluid weep on the diesel pump

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2022 132,715 miles

front wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak

Fail 20 Jun 2022 132,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads are worn low

both front tyres are worn badly on the inside edges

front wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak

Pass 23 Jun 2021 123,950 miles

nearside front brake pads are thin

Fail 22 Jun 2021 123,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front brake pads are thin

nearside rear lamp water contaminated

Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,355 miles

water contamination in nearside rear lamp

Fail 15 Jul 2020 116,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside front tyre perished and worn on the inner shoulder

water contamination in nearside rear lamp

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,183 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders and becoming perished

Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 76,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,341 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,703 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,744 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 VAE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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