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BF57 VBZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,286 mi
Last recorded96,286 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 96,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,141 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both will need replacing soon (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,443 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 80,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,500 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 78,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,464 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 70,300 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear water ingress in lamp lens

emissions lambda reading on limit

Pass 23 May 2016 61,332 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 61,332 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade is split/worn!

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front door mirror glass is missing! (advise replacement)

nearside front door mirror surround is slightly damaged! (advise replacement)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,326 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

all four tyres are cracked/perishing!

nearside front door mirror glass is missing! (advise replacement)

nearside front door mirror surround is slightly damaged! (advise replacement)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,191 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,370 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,688 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 VBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

BF57 VBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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