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MA57 BFZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,837 mi
Last recorded108,837 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 BFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 108,837 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Pass 13 Dec 2024 106,028 miles

Nearside Front seat doesnt tilt

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Fail 13 Dec 2024 106,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front seat doesnt tilt

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,281 miles

Rear bump stops broken up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 101,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear bump stops broken up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 97,258 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Fail 15 Dec 2022 97,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low due to broken headlight mounting (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure upper mount broken and possibly lower inner (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split at n/s bonnet hinge (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,069 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - around timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

Fail 9 Dec 2020 91,986 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected in door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

Pass 24 Dec 2019 90,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror indicator damaged - not affecting lighting

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,002 miles

offside front cv boot in poor condtion

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,278 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 69,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside front non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,332 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,331 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,450 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,200 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,857 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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MA57 BFZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MA57 BFZ, 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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MA57 BFZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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