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BD07 HRK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,787 mi
Last recorded127,787 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 HRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 127,787 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 127,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,111 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 64,236 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 1 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2017 61,284 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2017 61,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,986 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 59,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer egdes

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 55,347 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer egdes

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2014 44,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Oct 2013 39,005 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,170 miles

CHILD SEAT INSECURE

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/60/14H

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 1.6MM 185/60/14H

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 185/60/14H

TRACKING

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,844 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/60/14H

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,670 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 HRK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

BD07 HRK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is BD07 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD07 HRK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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