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BK57 MXR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,797 mi
Last recorded46,797 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 MXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 46,797 miles

Exhaust centre clamps and rear silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 46,030 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights lenses contaminated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel correded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 46,030 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights lenses contaminated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel correded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 44,867 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Aug 2024 44,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2023 43,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,631 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,600 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres innersidewalls perishing and inner edges wearing

front blades not split not not clearing screen effective

Fail 5 Sep 2017 32,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres innersidewalls perishing and inner edges wearing

front blades not split not not clearing screen effective

Pass 7 Sep 2016 30,699 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre is cracking and pressure seem low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

water in o/s side repeater (mirror casing damaged)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 24,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

water in o/s side repeater (mirror casing damaged)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,982 miles

front brake pads worn down to about 5m/m

front tyres are a legal mix but not a good match (semetrical witch none semetrical)

slight lip on front discs

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,673 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 MXR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

BK57 MXR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is BK57 MXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 MXR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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