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BG07 EMV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,515 mi
Last recorded81,515 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 EMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 81,515 miles

fuel cap sealing device poor

Fail 3 Oct 2025 81,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section of exhaust (gauze broken) (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap sealing device poor

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,456 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 64,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 57,839 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 56,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 53,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 50,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 38,124 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,738 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 27,557 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 27,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 24,031 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 24,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,287 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

offside rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,908 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,045 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,595 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 EMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

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

Is BG07 EMV safe to buy?

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