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BJ07 OGZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,673 mi
Last recorded75,673 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,673 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 75,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,763 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 70,900 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 67,144 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 67,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,634 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,648 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 12 Mar 2021 61,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 2 Mar 2020 57,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2019 52,835 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,718 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 41,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyres cracking badly and nail in nearside tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,487 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Rear tyres cracking and possible slight buldge in side walls

passenger front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,048 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2015 34,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracking badly

Fail 5 Mar 2014 28,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear tyres cracking badly

Fail 11 Mar 2013 19,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to front tyre walls. no ply showing so legal at moment./.rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 7,795 miles

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2010 7,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front number plate cracked

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BJ07 OGZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJ07 OGZ, 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 BJ07 OGZ registered?

BJ07 OGZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ07 OGZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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