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BJ07 VVL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,535 mi
Last recorded44,535 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 44,535 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 43,933 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear backbox corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,568 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 41,828 miles

Steering/top shocker mountings noisy/squeaky on lock to lock

Pass 5 Oct 2021 36,565 miles

both rear tyres perishing .......

o/s/f tyre wearing edges .........

Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,321 miles

Central Lower vehicle under shields covering some components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,725 miles

Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush nearside and offside (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 26,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush nearside and offside (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,668 miles

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

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

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,376 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts to n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 17,883 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts to n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,325 miles

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

heavy age cracking and de-bonding on both front lower arm rear bushes, may need attention soon

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,870 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,616 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 VVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

BJ07 VVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ07 VVL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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