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BT57 FXF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,424 mi
Last recorded154,424 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 154,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 150,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 139,460 miles

both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,777 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 137,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 136,909 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake @ limit

Fail 4 Mar 2022 136,909 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

handbrake @ limit

Pass 3 Mar 2021 134,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 128,809 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,545 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 127,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,649 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 121,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,363 miles

Engine oil warning light comes on when engine speed is raised.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,455 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 56,455 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,782 miles

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

advise o/s front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,427 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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BT57 FXF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT57 FXF, 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 BT57 FXF registered?

BT57 FXF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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