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BD07 ACY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,404 mi
Last recorded108,404 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 ACY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 108,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,676 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 101,676 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,452 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 98,452 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,958 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edges 185/60/14.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 90,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edges 185/60/14.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,916 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 84,916 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 74,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,696 miles

exhaust deteriorated at front

fueltank repaired on underside

Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated at front

fueltank repaired on underside

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,689 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 40,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,280 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 22,280 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2010 10,715 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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BD07 ACY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BD07 ACY, 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 BD07 ACY registered?

BD07 ACY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is BD07 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD07 ACY shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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