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BL57 HTC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,184 mi
Last recorded165,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 HTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 165,184 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 157,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 150,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 144,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar link gaiter small split

Pass 14 Jul 2022 136,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 130,517 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 121,889 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,885 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,092 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,632 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 92,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,727 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,206 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,297 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 HTC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL57 HTC registered?

BL57 HTC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is BL57 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 HTC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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