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BG07 JNV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,430 mi
Last recorded82,430 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,430 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,301 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 61,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,420 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 50,420 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,953 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,374 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 49,338 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 49,338 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,374 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,516 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,516 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 33,221 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,126 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 29,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 24,361 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 24,276 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 18,124 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,242 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 JNV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JNV, 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 JNV registered?

BG07 JNV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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