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BK57 XCB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,110 mi
Last recorded170,110 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 XCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 170,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 155,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 142,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 127,709 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 113,358 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 113,358 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,456 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 101,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 90,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 78,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust outer skin

Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,284 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,889 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre perished slightly

rear exhaust corroded

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,507 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 47,779 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 44,830 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 36,843 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,704 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 XCB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel 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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

BK57 XCB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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