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BN57 VLT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

226,269 mi
Last recorded226,269 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 226,269 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 226,269 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 207,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

service and parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jan 2015 179,917 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 179,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 150,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 128,506 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 128,506 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 128,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads worn low/discs lipped

n/s sill damaged

rear bump stops split

Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,618 miles

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

o/s mirror repeater cracked

rear brake shoes worn low

rear bump stops split

stonechip on windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2011 100,618 miles

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

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

o/s mirror repeater cracked

rear brake shoes worn low

rear bump stops split

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,017 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 74,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VLT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

BN57 VLT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is BN57 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 VLT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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