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BD07 WBK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,803 mi
Last recorded96,803 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 WBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,803 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber could be better attached to hub

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

trays and covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2025 96,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed incorrectly routed and rubbing on suspension both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber could be better attached to hub

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

trays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose could be better secured and located

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,346 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2023 77,341 miles

Central Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large cracking in centre (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,800 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining sleeve loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fixing missing to suspension leg flexi pipe insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fixing to suspension leg missing flexi pipe insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened 1 of 3 fixing bolts loose/not fully tightened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2022 67,800 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining sleeve loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fixing missing to suspension leg flexi pipe insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fixing to suspension leg missing flexi pipe insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened 1 of 3 fixing bolts loose/not fully tightened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,412 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 54,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 50,884 miles

bit of corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

exhaust silencer is corroded

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,501 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,976 miles

osf brake back plate deteriating and rusty

rear back box deteriating

Fail 9 Aug 2016 45,974 miles

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

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

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

front dics os ns rusty

osf brake back plate deteriating and rusty

rear back box deteriating

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 44,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,116 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,547 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 36,547 miles

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

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

SRS lamp on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,925 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,139 miles

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

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 WBK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBK, 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 WBK registered?

BD07 WBK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is BD07 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD07 WBK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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