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BN57 RZH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,300 mi
Last recorded140,300 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 RZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 140,300 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 137,432 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 131,164 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 131,164 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 123,570 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 120,126 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 120,118 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,482 miles

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

Front reg plate slightly deteriorated/faded (strong advice0

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeater lamp lens deteriorated (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm +both rear tyres side wall perished+has a serious cracks (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 112,672 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

offside repeater lamp lens cracked + deteriorated + light out -put slightly dim

both front tyres bald from the inner edge (strong advice)

Fail 19 Dec 2019 112,432 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter split+leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

offside repeater lamp lens cracked + deteriorated + light out -put slightly dim

both front tyres bald from the inner edge (strong advice)

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 102,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,173 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,538 miles

Offside front drop link starting to split.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,261 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inside edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,268 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 41,268 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,523 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 RZH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RZH, 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 RZH registered?

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

Is BN57 RZH safe to buy?

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