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BN57 CBY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,880 mi
Last recorded92,880 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 CBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 92,880 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 92,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 92,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 92,880 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,603 miles

Front Shocks corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 90,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Shocks corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,080 miles

165/70/14 x 4,,U/BODY PLASTICS,,A=BAG YELLOW WARNING DASH,,PBT,,

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,159 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH/AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH HSC (5.3.2 (b))

U/BODY PLASTICS etc etc ,,V/O=HEATING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,165/70/14 X 4,

Fail 15 Sep 2021 88,157 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH/AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH HSC (5.3.2 (b))

U/BODY PLASTICS etc etc ,,V/O=HEATING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,165/70/14 X 4,

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,813 miles

165/70/14 x 4

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,636 miles

SERV?...2 X REAR TYRES 1.62,,NSF HL POOR IMAGE,,165/70/14 X 4,,

Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,636 miles

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

SERV?...2 X REAR TYRES 1.62,,NSF HL POOR IMAGE,,165/70/14 X 4,,

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,926 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,558 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 70,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,905 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,613 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 61,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,282 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 CBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN57 CBY, 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 BN57 CBY registered?

BN57 CBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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