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BK57 MUB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,287 mi
Last recorded39,287 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 MUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 39,287 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 38,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,757 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 34,608 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 34,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 32,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,888 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 31,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,982 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 30,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,836 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 29,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall perished & cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,182 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 5,139 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 MUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MUB, 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 MUB registered?

BK57 MUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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