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BL57 GGP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,931 mi
Last recorded64,931 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 GGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,931 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,871 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 64,845 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 60,023 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY BUT NOT LEAKING

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 60,021 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY BUT NOT LEAKING

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,416 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 58,409 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack ball joint slack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,445 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

power steering operation just servicable

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2020 55,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged seatbelt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

power steering operation just servicable

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm- very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,342 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 165/70/14

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 39,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished 165/70/14

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,718 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,467 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,672 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 20,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 16,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 12,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 9,622 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 9,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 7,369 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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BL57 GGP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL57 GGP, 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 GGP registered?

BL57 GGP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is BL57 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 GGP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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