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BG57 NPX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 NPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 104,583 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 101,266 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 101,266 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 90,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,378 miles

Advise under trays fitted.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,423 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,036 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 81,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 79,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2019 79,151 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 71,558 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 71,558 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,154 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 67,154 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,107 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 28,107 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 22,589 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,511 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 NPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NPX, 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 NPX registered?

BG57 NPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is BG57 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 NPX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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