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BF07 XVM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,353 mi
Last recorded118,353 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,353 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 118,346 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 111,782 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 111,781 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,855 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 98,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 93,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,841 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 85,841 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,848 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 81,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,906 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,000 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 Jun 2016 53,000 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,883 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 8,421 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 5,331 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 XVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

BF07 XVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 April 2007.

Is BF07 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF07 XVM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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