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BG07 ELW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,935 mi
Last recorded91,935 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 ELW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 91,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

front no. plate cracked and damaged

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2021 91,935 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front no. plate cracked and damaged

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2020 89,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2019 83,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 83,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 73,638 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 70,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,615 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 61,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,329 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 38,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 38,242 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,376 miles

covers all underneath

Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,017 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 17,000 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 ELW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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