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BK56 WVE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,930 mi
Last recorded49,930 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 WVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 49,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 47,561 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 44,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 41,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,519 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,680 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 38,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,699 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 37,697 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,513 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 36,513 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,326 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 34,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,184 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,938 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,293 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 21,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,980 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 14,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 14,629 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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BK56 WVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc 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 BK56 WVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK56 WVE registered?

BK56 WVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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