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BN57 BZV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,682 mi
Last recorded91,682 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 BZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 91,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 91,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,741 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 82,741 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,367 miles

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Driveshaft corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 75,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Driveshaft corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,805 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 62,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,616 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,080 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 22,800 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 18,226 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wishbone bushes starting to split,may get worse

Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,226 miles

wishbone bushes starting to split,may get worse

Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,218 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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BN57 BZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN57 BZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN57 BZV registered?

BN57 BZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2007.

Is BN57 BZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 BZV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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