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EF57 BKV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,046 mi
Last recorded130,046 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 BKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 130,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 130,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,923 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 126,923 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,602 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 118,727 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 118,726 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,815 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 111,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 105,267 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,153 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 94,153 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,220 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,373 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,296 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 55,707 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 49,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,874 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 41,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,607 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 24,600 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,454 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 21,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,518 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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EF57 BKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EF57 BKV, 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 EF57 BKV registered?

EF57 BKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 2007.

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The MOT history for EF57 BKV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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