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BT57 ULJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,532 mi
Last recorded103,532 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ULJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 103,532 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,619 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 94,327 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 82,376 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 82,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,611 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 44,606 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres "h" rated,rears "t"s

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,603 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 ULJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

BT57 ULJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is BT57 ULJ safe to buy?

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