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BL57 VZO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,842 mi
Last recorded30,842 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 30,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 20,909 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 20,079 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 19,027 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 17,950 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 16,845 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 15,702 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 14,429 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 13,231 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN GENERAL

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR OUTER EDGE.

REAR TYRES STARTING TO DETERIORATE DUE TO AGE.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 12,042 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 10,900 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 9,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 25 Nov 2013 8,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 22 Nov 2012 7,274 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 5,871 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 5,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 4,786 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 VZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

BL57 VZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is BL57 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 VZO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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