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BF57 YZV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,654 mi
Last recorded80,654 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 YZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 80,654 miles

Nearside steering rack weep fluid

Fail 27 May 2025 80,654 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside steering rack weep fluid

Fail 19 May 2025 80,552 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside steering rack weep fluid

Pass 3 Jun 2024 72,669 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 72,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,975 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 62,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 59,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 59,496 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,682 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 56,679 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Off side rear (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 53,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (j))

Front o/s/n/s tyres worn from inner shoulder.

Rear o/s/n/s tyres perishing/cracking

parking brake just met the legal requirement

Fail 18 May 2019 53,141 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (j))

Front o/s/n/s tyres worn from inner shoulder.

Rear o/s/n/s tyres perishing/cracking

parking brake just met the legal requirement

Pass 16 May 2018 47,871 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear number plate light dim but still illuminating number plate

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not leaking air

Offside Rear tyre perished but not leaking air

Pass 13 May 2017 42,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,791 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 32,670 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 24,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 16,267 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,745 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 9,102 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 YZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF57 YZV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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