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BL57 NMV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,996 mi
Last recorded103,996 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 103,996 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake wear light on

condensation in n/s headlight

corrosion forming on front suspension arms and rear subframe

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,525 miles

brake wear light on

condensation in n/s/f light

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pad wear warning light on dash, pads above 1.5mm

Nearside Front Fog light unit lens broken

Offside Front side light bulb light output reduced

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,659 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

brake pad wear warning lamp on but pads well above 1.5mm

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 8 Dec 2021 100,659 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected directional control may be affected due to spring broken in at least two places and fouling the body (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

brake pad wear warning lamp on but pads well above 1.5mm

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,437 miles

brake pad warning lamp on but pads well above 1.5mm

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,243 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 6 Dec 2019 100,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak and very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 7 Dec 2018 96,714 miles

exhaust corroding

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on edges 1856014 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,563 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 87,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,008 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,574 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 61,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,019 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,972 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 47,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 36,646 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,202 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 NMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

BL57 NMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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The MOT history for BL57 NMV 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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