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BG57 YJE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,998 mi
Last recorded95,998 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 YJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,998 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 92,919 miles

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

nearside front anti-roll bar link dust cover in poor condition

offside front trackrod end dust cover is perished

Pass 3 May 2024 89,766 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 89,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres wearing low on edge of tread

Pass 4 May 2023 86,413 miles

wear in the offside rear shock absorber upper gland

Fail 4 May 2023 86,407 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wear in the offside rear shock absorber upper gland

Pass 10 May 2022 83,163 miles

nearside rear road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Pass 6 May 2021 79,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 77,963 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 77,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 75,072 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

rear skin on the rear rear silencer corroded and loose

Pass 16 May 2018 70,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 66,065 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 66,061 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 61,340 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,846 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 51,373 miles

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are very weak

both the front tyres are worn on the inside edges

both the rear tyres are worn on the inside and outside edges

Pass 15 May 2012 45,667 miles

both the rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 11 May 2011 35,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,300 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 YJE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

BG57 YJE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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