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BG57 NFH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,388 mi
Last recorded137,388 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 NFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 137,388 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 137,361 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi repair section (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pad warning on, wiring not connected/damaged

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,804 miles

brake pad warning on but wires have been disconnected

Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 128,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 122,571 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 122,571 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 118,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside mirror broken

Fail 11 Oct 2016 110,985 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside mirror broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,650 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door difficult to open due to damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door difficult to open due to damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,488 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 48,305 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 48,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,179 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 37,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 17,541 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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BG57 NFH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG57 NFH, 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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BG57 NFH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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