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GV57 BPY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,383 mi
Last recorded129,383 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 BPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 129,383 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Screenwash leaking but not effecting use (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 128,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Screenwash leaking but not effecting use (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 121,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 121,590 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear heat shield not fully secure

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, poor condition very rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 104,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, poor condition very rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,596 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone A under 10mm, (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill in poor condition, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat folded down when presented.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 96,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone A under 10mm, (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill in poor condition, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat folded down when presented.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 86,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,303 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,348 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,519 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,891 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 35,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,105 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,085 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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GV57 BPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV57 BPY, 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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GV57 BPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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