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BJ57 LXA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,286 mi
Last recorded65,286 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 65,286 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,732 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 63,729 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,157 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,183 miles

small stone chip in drivers side screen

Fail 22 Sep 2022 60,180 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r/tyre cracking very badly on inner and outer edges and in tread

small stone chip in drivers side screen

Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,833 miles

Exhaust flexi outer casing broken

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,872 miles

o/s/r/tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2019 52,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f/tyre cracking on outer edge and has nail in as marked

o/s/r/tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking due to age

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,529 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 35,529 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,202 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 21,141 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,571 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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BJ57 LXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

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

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