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BF07 BKU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,356 mi
Last recorded52,356 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 BKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated, still fully supported

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,546 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 48,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 42,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,972 miles

Rear springs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,901 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,136 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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BF07 BKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF07 BKU, 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 BF07 BKU registered?

BF07 BKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BF07 BKU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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