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BF07 DTV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,246 mi
Last recorded93,246 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 DTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 93,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,935 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clamp broken on middle exhaust joining sleeve

Fail 2 Nov 2022 78,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clamp broken on middle exhaust joining sleeve

Pass 6 Nov 2021 74,635 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 74,594 miles

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,986 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,818 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 56,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,967 miles

Rear tires perished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,691 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both lower rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,770 miles

engine undershield fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,258 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,092 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 22 Mar 2012 32,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,712 miles

O/S/F HEADLIGHT CRACKED

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,653 miles

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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BF07 DTV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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The MOT history for BF07 DTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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