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BL57 LHN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,156 mi
Last recorded126,156 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 126,156 miles

rear box rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2025 125,726 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear box rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2025 122,492 miles

rear box rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2025 122,479 miles

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

rear box rusty

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 117,126 miles

rear box rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2023 112,682 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 112,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,267 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack Tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,440 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,838 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and holed

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,782 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 89,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking washeres fluid from left corner (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,059 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish 185/60/14

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 87,036 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres are starting to perish 185/60/14

Offside Rear Brake is bonding on

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,699 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR bump stop perished

OSR bump stop perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,355 miles

BOTH O/S N/S FRONT TYRES WEARING EDGES

Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,346 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 LHN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel 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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

BL57 LHN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is BL57 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 LHN 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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