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BF07 YKL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,281 mi
Last recorded52,281 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 YKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 52,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but no white light showing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 50,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,784 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 46,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,981 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,287 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 42,642 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside washer feed pipe split and leaking but not affecting operation

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 12 Mar 2019 42,642 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside washer feed pipe split and leaking but not affecting operation

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,918 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside washer feed pipe split and leaking but not affecting operation

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 6 Mar 2018 40,918 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside washer feed pipe split and leaking but not affecting operation

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracking

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 15 Mar 2017 39,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracking

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,855 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2014 31,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 24,430 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 19,575 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,816 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 YKL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BF07 YKL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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