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BJ07 XPA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,194 mi
Last recorded61,194 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 61,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Fail 18 Feb 2026 61,156 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn close to legal limit on inner outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe / flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,382 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 52,419 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,332 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 49,184 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 49,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,118 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,352 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2018 41,352 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking outer side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,583 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 30,531 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 30,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,291 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 26,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,531 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 15,394 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 XPA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ07 XPA registered?

BJ07 XPA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is BJ07 XPA safe to buy?

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