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BF57 ZNY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,174 mi
Last recorded94,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,174 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,855 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 86,853 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 81,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jul 2023 75,304 miles

front flexi exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Jul 2023 75,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front flexi exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,083 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 57,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 51,312 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,539 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 45,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened stabiliser link rubber bush split (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 36,035 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,585 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 25,733 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 20,100 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 May 2013 20,100 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,159 miles

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

console bushes spliting

Pass 19 May 2011 15,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,978 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 ZNY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

BF57 ZNY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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