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BT57 VLP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,059 mi
Last recorded109,059 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 109,059 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML on but build date before fail criteria

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 109,044 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML on but build date before fail criteria

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 99,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

back box exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,874 miles

Offside front repeater lens defective

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 83,874 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside front repeater lens defective

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,487 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 78,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,499 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY.OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING AT TIME OF TEST.OFFSIDE FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS.

Fail 22 Dec 2020 76,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY.OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING AT TIME OF TEST.OFFSIDE FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,749 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD DEPTH ON INNER EDGE AND SPLITS ON TYRE.OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL STARTING TO BIND WOULD ADVISE TO HAVE BRAKES CHECKED.

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED AND NOT PROPERLY SECURE.OFFSIDE FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 75,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,648 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,312 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,337 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2015 65,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 55,356 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 55,237 miles

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

Offside Front Radius 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,289 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 36,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,651 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,043 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 VLP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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