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BF57 VCD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,430 mi
Last recorded81,430 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,430 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,173 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,987 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 74,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 74,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,080 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 67,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,475 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 61,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,342 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 54,342 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,834 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 48,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,781 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,639 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,892 miles

nearside front tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,742 miles

advise - n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,242 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 12,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VCD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF57 VCD registered?

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

Is BF57 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 VCD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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