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BL57 EBN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,823 mi
Last recorded34,823 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 EBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 34,823 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 33,114 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable tiems

Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,044 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s, both have some perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,085 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,148 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,602 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,068 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 26,068 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,627 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,499 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,169 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 16,978 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,453 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 21 Sep 2012 14,453 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 11,209 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 9,755 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 9,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BL57 EBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL57 EBN, 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 BL57 EBN registered?

BL57 EBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is BL57 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 EBN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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