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BD07 XMJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,387 mi
Last recorded82,387 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 XMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 82,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 76,159 miles

slightly corrosion to rear axle

Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 72,619 miles

General corrosion to rear axle

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket broken - unit still secure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald - 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged - side repeater exposed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper headlamp clip broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre center ()

Pass 5 Jun 2021 70,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 69,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,046 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 67,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,115 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,653 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 47,464 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer side wall cracking/perishing on nsr tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 41,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tread cracking and outer side wall perishing on nsr tyre

Fail 30 May 2014 41,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tread cracking and outer side wall perishing on nsr tyre

Pass 30 May 2013 35,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi pipe slight deteriorating

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 30 May 2013 35,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust flexi pipe slight deteriorating

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 29 May 2012 28,986 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 22,924 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 17,957 miles

O/S F BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING/ REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORROSION/

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 XMJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

BD07 XMJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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