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BJ57 NZE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,273 mi
Last recorded121,273 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 NZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 121,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 104,606 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 104,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,213 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,856 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 26 Oct 2020 97,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 94,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,027 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 75,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working In mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,634 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 55,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AOTELI 185/60R14 H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 40,465 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,756 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2013 15,095 miles

wiper smear screen

Pass 1 Nov 2012 13,139 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,881 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 10,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 8,554 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 7,816 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,816 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 NZE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

BJ57 NZE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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