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BK57 VLN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,678 mi
Last recorded186,678 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 186,678 miles

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

Pad wear indicator on

Fail 26 Feb 2026 186,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 173,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 173,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working out of water (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 160,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Exhaust fouling brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 160,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Exhaust fouling brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 145,562 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 145,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 132,006 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 131,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,347 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 120,221 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight bind to offside rear wheel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 105,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight bind to offside rear wheel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,886 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushs deteriated

Slight bind to offside rear wheel

Fail 23 Feb 2018 93,886 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushs deteriated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,713 miles

exhaust system blowing to mot limits

nsf tyre on tread limit and heavily worn inner edge

osf tyre close to tread limit and worn inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,486 miles

rear exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no; plate cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2015 70,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no; plate cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 52,209 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,330 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 VLN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

BK57 VLN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BK57 VLN shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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