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BK57 VLM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,231 mi
Last recorded47,231 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 VLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 47,231 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 47,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 43,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,639 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,126 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,128 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,362 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 34,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,375 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,148 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,813 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,842 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,972 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 VLM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

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

Is BK57 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 VLM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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