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BD07 XSV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

42,743 mi
Last recorded42,743 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 XSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 42,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 42,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 42,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 40,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jul 2024 40,950 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2023 38,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met(17%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,314 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

parking brake efficiency only just met(18%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,945 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,881 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 35,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 34,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,690 miles

Central stop light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2017 33,669 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central stop light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,548 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light not working

nearside front and offside rear brakes binding

Fail 2 Aug 2016 32,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light not working

nearside front and offside rear brakes binding

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,110 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear splits in tyre sidewalls

Fail 4 Aug 2015 31,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front splits in sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,769 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

centre stop light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,426 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 May 2013 28,370 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 9 May 2012 23,820 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front+rear brake disc's worn

Pass 9 May 2012 23,820 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

advise front+rear brake disc's worn

Pass 13 May 2011 19,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 15,417 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 XSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

BD07 XSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is BD07 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD07 XSV shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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