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BK57 ZVH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,784 mi
Last recorded141,784 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 ZVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 141,784 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 138,810 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 138,810 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 133,488 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 133,488 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 131,232 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 131,189 miles

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack gaiter leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine sump pan corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Addition rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on outer edge - 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch badly damaged & corroded

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack gaiter damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 115,472 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Damage to undertrays fitted to underside of the vehicle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of front flexi-section in exhaust split but not blowing and passed emission's.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Damage to undertrays fitted to underside of the vehicle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of front flexi-section in exhaust split but not blowing and passed emission's.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,428 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre brake light two led are not working (1.2.1b)

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,127 miles

child seats fitted at rear

Fail 18 Sep 2015 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

child seats fitted at rear

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,090 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 73,090 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,090 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rib belt cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 63,585 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rib belt cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,928 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,505 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 ZVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

BK57 ZVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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