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BD07 HVP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,061 mi
Last recorded77,061 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 HVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 77,061 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 50kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 67,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,940 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,273 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 45,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished, starting to bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake servo pipes repaired

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 40,700 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 May 2018 40,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2016 35,530 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 35,486 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,406 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,143 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 21,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,520 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 HVP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HVP, 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 HVP registered?

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

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