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BG07 EFW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,204 mi
Last recorded38,204 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 EFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 38,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2025 36,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 34,514 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 30,974 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 29,222 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 29,222 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 28,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,618 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 24,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,592 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,637 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,479 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 EFW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG07 EFW, 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 BG07 EFW registered?

BG07 EFW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is BG07 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG07 EFW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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