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BL57 OVZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,961 mi
Last recorded96,961 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 OVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,961 miles

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

Modified vehicle (suspension)

Fail 16 Jan 2020 96,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached No locking devices (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Tyre monitor light on

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,913 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,912 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,091 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,667 miles

Nearside Rear lamp broken

Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp broken

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,535 miles

rear shocker covers loose

Fail 16 Feb 2015 70,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust dented

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,651 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaused box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,285 miles

High level brake light is dull

Pass 7 Dec 2010 28,974 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 OVZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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