CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK57 DEU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,486 mi
Last recorded103,486 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 DEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 103,486 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 103,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 94,727 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded but secure

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

front bumper lower cover slight damage

Fail 6 Feb 2023 94,727 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded but secure

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

front bumper lower cover slight damage

Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,291 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp corroded, not loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm brake reaction bushes split/weathered. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators beginning to show white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both top mounts on rear have corrosion present, not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,291 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp corroded, not loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm brake reaction bushes split/weathered. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators beginning to show white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both top mounts on rear have corrosion present, not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 80,304 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 80,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,826 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 78,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,339 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,338 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel system component leaking pipe junction by filter housing (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,798 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 48,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,399 miles

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

Near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,297 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,898 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK57 DEU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK57 DEU, 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

How do I check the history of BK57 DEU?

You can check the full history of BK57 DEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK57 DEU registered?

BK57 DEU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is BK57 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 DEU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK57 DEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK57 DEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.