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BN57 LMK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,380 mi
Last recorded98,380 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 LMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Fail 14 Oct 2025 98,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure ALL BRACKETS BROKEN. REPLACE (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

COOLANT TANK WAS EMPTY AND WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. RECOMMEND REPAIR.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front WASHER PIPE SPLIT. RECOMMEND REPAIR.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 90,335 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After CAT, flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 90,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After CAT, flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,903 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 77,714 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack in drivers swept area longer than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,824 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,233 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 52,233 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,396 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,475 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing slightly,

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,949 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 27,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,472 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 LMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LMK, 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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BN57 LMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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