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BK57 MFU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,437 mi
Last recorded53,437 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 53,437 miles

Nearside & Offside Headlights Poor Images

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))

Rear Exhaust Rusty

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,074 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 49,073 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 44,673 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age 2008 DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age 2007 DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside number plate bulb very dim not illuminating the registration plate

Fail 20 Sep 2021 42,224 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age 2008 DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age 2007 DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside number plate bulb very dim not illuminating the registration plate

Pass 8 Oct 2020 40,802 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracking with age

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 38,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,602 miles

BOTH tyres cracking with age 2007

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Fail 12 Oct 2017 27,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears around circumference and cracks in the tread 2008 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Pass 15 Sep 2016 22,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2015 19,218 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,887 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 7,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MFU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

BK57 MFU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is BK57 MFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 MFU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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