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BT57 VKZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,438 mi
Last recorded108,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 108,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear axel corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 104,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Apr 2025 104,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,456 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 100,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,436 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 93,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,165 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,830 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,755 miles

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

N/s rear tyre deteriorated

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,796 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 78,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 73,718 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 73,718 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,091 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 69,088 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,539 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,977 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,530 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,022 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 54,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT57 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

BT57 VKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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