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BG07 SPX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 SPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,566 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 66,566 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,616 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 65,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,453 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 60,791 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 60,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,903 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,277 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,277 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 49,779 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,516 miles

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,273 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 40,205 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,489 miles

Btoh rear tyres low and cracked and perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,333 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,317 miles

Rear tyres staring to crack and perish

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,986 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 SPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

BG07 SPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2007.

Is BG07 SPX safe to buy?

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