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EO57 BZL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,416 mi
Last recorded127,416 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 BZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 127,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2025 125,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on the center pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front sump heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush is deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush is deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake wear light on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2024 121,367 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad wear light on

Fail 6 Mar 2024 121,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 24 Feb 2023 112,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 111,992 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure cat to centre sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,155 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front washer jet hits screen and also comes out of bonnet to nearside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reg light very dim

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 106,155 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front washer jet hits screen and also comes out of bonnet to nearside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reg light very dim

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,014 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 100,013 miles

Brake performance not tested due to battery light on and stalls (1.2.1 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault due to battery or alternator fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,030 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall perished and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall perished and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,392 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,060 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,029 miles

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 19 Feb 2016 66,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,065 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,065 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,008 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,228 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,414 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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EO57 BZL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol 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 EO57 BZL, 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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EO57 BZL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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