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BK57 DDV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,854 mi
Last recorded154,854 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 DDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 154,854 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 154,086 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both front windows not working

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 151,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 151,857 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PIPE CUT EXCESS WATER SPRAY (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 143,630 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 143,629 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 135,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 17 Oct 2019 135,879 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Parking brake slight poor operation

Pass 18 Sep 2018 120,565 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 120,150 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TIE-ROD INNER JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 108,268 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S TIE ROD (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,003 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 95,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,940 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 81,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section broken / leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,966 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 70,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,464 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 58,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,961 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,231 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,903 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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BK57 DDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BK57 DDV, 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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BK57 DDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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