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BT57 RVC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,875 mi
Last recorded98,875 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 RVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 98,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 98,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 90,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 90,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,895 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,367 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 80,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,312 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 80,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 79,318 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,168 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,203 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 67,203 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,592 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror casing damaged (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 60,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp sleeve corroded (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror casing damaged (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,404 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 53,404 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,235 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 30,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,826 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,320 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 RVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RVC, 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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BT57 RVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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