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AD07 BKN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,254 mi
Last recorded139,254 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 BKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 139,254 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,588 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES

Rear AXLE CORRODED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 25 Sep 2024 130,583 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES

Rear AXLE CORRODED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,260 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 118,108 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 112,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,894 miles

both outer cv boots deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2019 103,029 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,362 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,949 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,455 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,639 miles

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

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

osr3mm osf5mm nsr4mm nsf5mm

Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,639 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

osr3mm osf5mm nsr4mm nsf5mm

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,955 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,809 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,200 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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AD07 BKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD07 BKN, 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 AD07 BKN registered?

AD07 BKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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