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BF57 ZNC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,078 mi
Last recorded106,078 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 106,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 101,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 98,248 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,672 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,828 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 77,999 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2019 77,999 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,888 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2018 70,815 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,227 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,199 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 37,445 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,451 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,215 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 9,234 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,444 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 10,444 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZNC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

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

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