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BK57 MDU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,663 mi
Last recorded86,663 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 MDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 86,347 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 66,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 63,896 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 60,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake slight grab

Pass 11 May 2016 52,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 47,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,725 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 44,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,697 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,559 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn

n/s/f spot lamp non-op

o/s/f headlamp top bracket broke but still secure

Fail 29 Aug 2012 35,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn

n/s/f spot lamp non-op

o/s/f headlamp top bracket broke but still secure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,099 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 28,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 20,688 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 MDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

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

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