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BG07 BEX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,010 mi
Last recorded141,010 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 BEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 141,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 112,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 112,917 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 91,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Slight play in the droplink (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster cracked.

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

Pass 23 May 2023 79,200 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 May 2023 79,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 70,213 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 70,191 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2021 70,191 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 63,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play [at both sides upper & lower] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 May 2019 56,861 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 May 2018 50,090 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 50,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,048 miles

damage on n/s/r wheel arch

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

strong advice o/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread

Fail 21 Jun 2016 50,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

damage on n/s/r wheel arch

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

strong advice o/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,615 miles

both rear tyres cracking on treads

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

n/s/f drop link top rubber boot starting to split

wear started in o/s/f back wishbone bush

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,893 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 8 Mar 2013 41,893 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,500 miles

Both rear tyres perished - 185 60 14

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 10 Mar 2011 21,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 7,935 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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BG07 BEX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG07 BEX, 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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BG07 BEX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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