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BD07 YAJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,688 mi
Last recorded140,688 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 YAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 140,688 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside&Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 132,749 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread colour faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 120,875 miles

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

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 7 Apr 2022 118,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint/also centre box slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 118,447 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint/also centre box slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 111,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,258 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 90,506 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 90,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 78,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,213 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,675 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 39,669 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,048 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 6,864 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 YAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YAJ, 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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BD07 YAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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