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BK57 JYY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,207 mi
Last recorded137,207 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 JYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 137,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 137,207 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel on park brake (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 133,612 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 133,612 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,422 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 128,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed water running out off water pump (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 126,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,860 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 123,860 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 111,834 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 111,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,581 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,787 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Nov 2015 85,233 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 71,755 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,319 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 62,319 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,390 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,475 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 JYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JYY, 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 BK57 JYY registered?

BK57 JYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is BK57 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 JYY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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