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BL57 MPE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,007 mi
Last recorded186,007 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 186,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 181,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 169,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,108 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 152,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 147,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 142,884 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot leaking from big clip, no ingress of dirt

chip front windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2018 136,325 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load

Pass 5 Dec 2017 128,345 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 120,939 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 105,910 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 105,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 94,880 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear bumpstops perishing

Fail 6 Dec 2014 94,880 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear bumpstops perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2013 80,460 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Dec 2012 67,331 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 67,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 52,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 52,508 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,812 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 MPE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

BL57 MPE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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