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BG07 ELJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,899 mi
Last recorded63,899 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 63,899 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 63,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 56,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,321 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 46,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 42,824 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,015 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,611 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 24,368 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,517 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,495 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,695 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 11,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 9,077 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 ELJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG07 ELJ registered?

BG07 ELJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is BG07 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG07 ELJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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