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BG57 BMZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,585 mi
Last recorded86,585 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 BMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 86,585 miles

Rear axle getting rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2026 86,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle getting rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2025 79,955 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loses (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,320 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 67,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,864 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,054 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 53,826 miles

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Central Exhaust mounting defective Pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 53,824 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Central Exhaust mounting defective Pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light always on

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,875 miles

Body under cover fitted

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

Front Steering system rusty

Front Wheel alignment recommended.

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 185.60.R 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,432 miles

play in n/s steering arm

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2019 48,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in n/s steering arm

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 44,193 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,401 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 39,400 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,051 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 20,724 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 17,013 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 10,413 miles

o/s/r service brake not locking on roller brake tester, but has met overall braking efficiency

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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BG57 BMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG57 BMZ, 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 BG57 BMZ registered?

BG57 BMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is BG57 BMZ safe to buy?

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