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FL57 BOJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,157 mi
Last recorded93,157 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 BOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 93,157 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 93,157 miles

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

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 81,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,036 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

all steering components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,339 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 79,366 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,527 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 78,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,235 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,303 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,468 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 69,468 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,828 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 65,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,853 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,124 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,146 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 56,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,121 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 38,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,915 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,224 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,610 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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FL57 BOJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FL57 BOJ, 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 FL57 BOJ registered?

FL57 BOJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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