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BT57 LVM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 LVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,131 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 86,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,072 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 84,072 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,723 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure outer section missing and insert loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 80,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding grabbing also (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure outer section missing and insert loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 77,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,008 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 73,008 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 65,127 miles

one bulb not working on the high level brake light - LED lamp

Fail 5 Dec 2020 65,127 miles

one bulb not working on the high level brake light - LED lamp

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 60,710 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 60,710 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 39,693 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 39,693 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 31,550 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 10 Nov 2016 31,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,768 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,113 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 18,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,543 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 12,625 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,828 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 LVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT57 LVM, 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 LVM registered?

BT57 LVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is BT57 LVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 LVM shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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