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LY57 BVK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,866 mi
Last recorded84,866 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 BVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 84,866 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working pre 01 september 2009

Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorbers have corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights do not work

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,610 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 79,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,895 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 78,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,867 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 77,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,800 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 74,800 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 70,385 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 62,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 55,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 47,505 miles

Nearside Front c.v gator leaking

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 47,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front c.v gator leaking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,460 miles

Nearside Front c.v gator inner clip loose leaking grease

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was low

Fail 31 Dec 2015 40,460 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front c.v gator inner clip loose leaking grease

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,354 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 21,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2010 20,887 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 20,887 miles

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

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

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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LY57 BVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY57 BVK, 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 LY57 BVK registered?

LY57 BVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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