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BG57 RLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,320 mi
Last recorded92,320 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 RLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 87,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 80,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,243 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,946 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,755 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 74,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,547 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,547 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,942 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,647 miles

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

Steel wheel fitted to OSF.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,647 miles

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

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

Steel wheel fitted to OSF.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,641 miles

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

NSF tyre cut at outer sidewall.

OSR number plate lamp dim.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 32,641 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

NSF tyre cut at outer sidewall.

NSF wiper smearing slightly.

OSR number plate lamp dim.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,502 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 24,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,102 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 17,966 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 RLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

BG57 RLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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