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BJ57 JVK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,474 mi
Last recorded159,474 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 JVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 159,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 146,495 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 146,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 136,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 127,523 miles

Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 116,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 101,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin leading shoe low. Recommend replace complete rear shoes ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense broken recommend replace (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing corroded will require replacement (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,306 miles

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

Central handbrake lever little reserve travel. adjust

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense broken recommend replace (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing corroded will require replacement (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 95,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,543 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on edges

Offside Front tyre showing wear on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,317 miles

n/s/f tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 29 Aug 2013 57,814 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever coming up high

rear brake application uneven

Fail 7 Sep 2010 32,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake lever coming up high

rear brake application uneven

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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BJ57 JVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ57 JVK, 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 BJ57 JVK registered?

BJ57 JVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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