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BV57 AVL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 AVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 95,224 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,677 miles

Nearside 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 2mm edges, 3mm centre and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm edges, 3mm centre and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 83,353 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,870 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,188 miles

rear beam corroded

rear shockers corroded

rear tyres worn low

Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,579 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 75,572 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,515 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jan 2020 72,515 miles

rear tyres perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,151 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,499 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,166 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,643 miles

Exhaust rattling from internals

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf alloy slightly distorted

Fail 15 Jan 2015 56,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust rattling from internals

NS mirror indicator lense smashed

Nearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre stepped

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2014 53,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre stepped

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,343 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 33,343 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,383 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,263 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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BV57 AVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV57 AVL, 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 BV57 AVL registered?

BV57 AVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is BV57 AVL safe to buy?

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