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BK57 MUP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,977 mi
Last recorded90,977 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 MUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,977 miles

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,118 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,380 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 84,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,322 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust system corroded

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,293 miles

slight exhaust blow center pipe joint

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,976 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear

Nearside Front tyre perrished and cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

traval on hand brake

Fail 23 Oct 2019 72,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear

Nearside Front tyre perrished and cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

traval on hand brake

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,213 miles

Nearside Front cv boot starting to split

ront tyres perrished and worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,213 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,630 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,759 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 MUP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MUP, 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 MUP registered?

BK57 MUP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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