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BF07 DTX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,202 mi
Last recorded132,202 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 DTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 132,202 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 128,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,319 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 120,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 111,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,786 miles

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

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.fuel cap lanyard broken,rear washer jet missing.plastic headlamp lens starting to tarnish.oversills & undershields fitted.exhaust rusty & cat heat shield missing (not deemed a fire risk)

slight bind to osr brake

Fail 3 Oct 2019 94,784 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.fuel cap lanyard broken,rear washer jet missing.plastic headlamp lens starting to tarnish.oversills & undershields fitted.exhaust rusty & cat heat shield missing (not deemed a fire risk)

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,946 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,902 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,255 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 44,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,555 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 16 Feb 2012 28,020 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,701 miles

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

handbrake lever on o/s/r brake caliper not fully returning

tyre pressure monitor light showing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 21,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

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 DTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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