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BJ57 ODX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,418 mi
Last recorded73,418 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ODX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 73,418 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 73,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f top mount noisy

rear axle corroded

service light on

Pass 22 Mar 2025 68,934 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexy slightly damage

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,739 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,066 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 47,652 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 47,650 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 38,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 36,280 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 36,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 33,834 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2017 31,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,655 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 28,655 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,246 miles

all tyres badly cracking

some under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f foglamp bulb insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,245 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 ODX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 ODX, 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 ODX registered?

BJ57 ODX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ57 ODX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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