MOT Status
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109,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Offside front repeater lens defective
Rear exhaust box corroded
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
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))
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))
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.
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.
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.
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))
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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