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MA57 BGU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,045 mi
Last recorded45,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 45,045 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 43,550 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 42,549 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 42,549 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 41,914 miles

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

washer pipe split but still satisfactorily wetting screen

Pass 9 Jun 2021 41,302 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 40,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,349 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,109 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 33,099 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre cracking up slightly

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,015 miles

outer sidewall of offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,808 miles

n/s mirror slightly insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2010 17,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,764 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 BGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MA57 BGU, 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 MA57 BGU registered?

MA57 BGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is MA57 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA57 BGU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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