MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coolant level low
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil level low
Rear Exhaust shield insecure
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear heat shield poor condition
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
n/s/f/tyre has various damage to outer sidewall as marked
n/s/f/tyre wearing on outer edge badly
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
n/s/f/tyre has various damage to outer sidewall as marked
n/s/f/tyre wearing on outer edge badly
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps down when held under pressure (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi as marked (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded as marked
Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror and lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi as marked (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded as marked
Braking system leaking Servo pipe split from Servo (1.1.3 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK57 VLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 VLU, 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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BK57 VLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.
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