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BT57 VLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,496 mi
Last recorded100,496 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 100,496 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 100,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 85,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 64,166 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,381 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,380 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,224 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,176 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 13,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 8,291 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 VLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT57 VLU registered?

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

Is BT57 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 VLU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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