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BL57 GOX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,667 mi
Last recorded148,667 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 GOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 148,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 140,667 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 140,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s and n/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,087 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 110,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 110,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 95,616 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 95,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 76,277 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 70,157 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slightly worn from inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,409 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slightly worn from inner and outer edges

Pass 27 May 2014 58,961 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,420 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 46,237 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 46,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,336 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,804 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 GOX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

BL57 GOX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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