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BF07 WHZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,370 mi
Last recorded96,370 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 WHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,370 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2026 96,370 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2025 91,889 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,673 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 84,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,253 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 67,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,623 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning Key cannot be removed from steering lock. (7.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 57,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 49,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,350 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 45,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,617 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,013 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,650 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 26,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,606 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,683 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 WHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BF07 WHZ, 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 WHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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