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BJ07 XOZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,469 mi
Last recorded94,469 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,469 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,256 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 93,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,621 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,460 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 87,460 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened from inside or outside. (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords [185/60/14] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 85,534 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 85,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 83,229 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,649 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,553 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,533 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,209 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2015 62,209 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,117 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,714 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,871 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 XOZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

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

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