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BJ07 XOV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,054 mi
Last recorded111,054 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 XOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2023 111,054 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi also centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever high but still has reserve travel

Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,995 miles

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

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

parking lever slightly high on travel

Pass 11 Nov 2020 98,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 98,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 88,308 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 88,308 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,396 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 75,297 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,220 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Goes off for 2 minutes then back on (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked worn

Oil leak

Stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,971 miles

off side front tyre worn low on inner edge

off side rear tyre marks on inner side wall (large groove)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,946 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,863 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 34,353 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 33,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 29,863 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 XOV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ07 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

BJ07 XOV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2007.

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