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BD07 ESV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,526 mi
Last recorded71,526 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 ESV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 71,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,800 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,288 miles

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 17 Jul 2023 63,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,418 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 52,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,387 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,977 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,081 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 39,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,779 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 31,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,898 miles

noise coming from rear wheel when spun

Fail 17 Jul 2014 26,895 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

noise coming from rear wheel when spun

Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 17,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 10,594 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,755 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 ESV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD07 ESV, 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 BD07 ESV registered?

BD07 ESV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is BD07 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD07 ESV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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