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BJ07 OHG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,708 mi
Last recorded120,708 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 120,708 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 120,694 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 111,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,724 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 103,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 95,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,854 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 87,853 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 78,473 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,162 miles

o/side rear hand and foot brake need attention,

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,420 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,383 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,383 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,409 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,952 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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BJ07 OHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ07 OHG, 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 OHG registered?

BJ07 OHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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