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BJ07 OHF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,300 mi
Last recorded155,300 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 155,300 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 153,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 140,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 131,127 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 121,818 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 121,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering ram leaking offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 108,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2017 108,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 107,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,599 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 96,599 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,153 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 91,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 82,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 82,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,972 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edges low tread

Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,972 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres inner edges low tread

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,384 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,253 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 36,253 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OHF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OHF, 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 OHF registered?

BJ07 OHF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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