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BG57 YGW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,263 mi
Last recorded84,263 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 84,263 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 84,262 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 78,213 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 78,212 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

washer pipe damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2023 73,168 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,775 miles

no reverse light

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,713 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,528 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,617 miles

visual check of rear seatbelts as childseats fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,078 miles

Offside Rear 4mm tyre slightly perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,774 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 31,774 miles

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

osf tyre 3mm + worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,116 miles

nsf tyre 3mm

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,479 miles

Both front suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,593 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,832 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 YGW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG57 YGW registered?

BG57 YGW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BG57 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 YGW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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