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BL57 YWH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,159 mi
Last recorded141,159 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2025 141,159 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front side rep lense damaged

both front tyres worn edges low inner edge

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroding

rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2024 131,275 miles

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front bottom ball joint boots perished

both front track rod end boots perished

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2024 131,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge and perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front bottom ball joint boots perished

both front track rod end boots perished

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,702 miles

Both rear tyres edges worn and perished

Engine damp with oil

Nearside front steering rack damp

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear shock dust cover insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 124,702 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres edges worn and perished

Engine damp with oil

Nearside front steering rack damp

Nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear shock dust cover insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,066 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

both rear shock dust cover insecure

both rear tyres misshaped inner edge and perished

engine damp with oil

front brake discs worn

raer exhaust box corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2022 120,065 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine damp with oil

front brake discs worn

raer exhaust box corroding

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

both rear shock dust cover insecure

both rear tyres misshaped inner edge and perished

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,238 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge and perished

Offside Front seatbelt clip case missing

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge

both front tyres worn inner edge

engine damp with oil

long travel handbrake

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2021 115,237 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge and perished

Offside Front seatbelt clip case missing

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge

both front tyres worn inner edge

engine damp with oil

long travel handbrake

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,948 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

engine and gear box damp oil

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2020 109,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

engine and gear box damp oil

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2019 100,279 miles

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Offside wing mirror glass dull

parking brake travel high

Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,869 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,850 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 80,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,383 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,246 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,081 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 57,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn bald inside edges rear no plate not fully secure

Pass 31 Dec 2010 57,548 miles

both rear tyres worn bald inside edges rear no plate not fully secure

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 YWH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YWH, 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 YWH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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