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BK57 FWL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,864 mi
Last recorded120,864 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 FWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,864 miles

both front roll bar links play

flat wipers smearing

front brake discs worn and corroded

osf tyre edge worn

power steering pipe badly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,799 miles

front brake imbalance and discs worn

osf strut bearing sticking and coil springs corrosion

play both steering rack ball ends

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,991 miles

battery suspect low

exhaust silencer outer skin missing

nsf tyre edges worn

steering play / steering pipe corroded

travel handbrake

Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

battery suspect low

exhaust silencer outer skin missing

nsf tyre edges worn

steering play / steering pipe corroded

travel handbrake

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,326 miles

exhaust rear outer skin

rear tyres perished, osr close to limit, nsr 3mm 1856014

steering rack play and pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,408 miles

exhaust sleeve clamps and rear silencer badly corroded and deteriorated /rear outer skin seperating

front brake discs pads worn -wear indicator on

nsf tyre close to limit/ rear tyre perished 1856014

power steering pipe corroded

slight play steering

Fail 7 Jul 2014 68,408 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brakes binding

exhaust sleeve clamps and rear silencer badly corroded and deteriorated /rear outer skin seperating

front brake discs pads worn -wear indicator on

nsf tyre close to limit/ rear tyre perished 1856014

power steering pipe corroded

slight play steering

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,488 miles

nsr brake slight bind

nsr tyre puncture on edge 1856014

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,035 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

o/sf tyre worn on edges

o/sr service & parking brake performance slightly low

rear tyres perished & nail in n/sr on edge

slight bind at o/sr wheel

Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,557 miles

play both suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2010 21,795 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 FWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BK57 FWL, 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 BK57 FWL registered?

BK57 FWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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