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BJ07 XSY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,108 mi
Last recorded91,108 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 XSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 91,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 72,092 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,089 miles

Front Upper Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen vinyl shade (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,507 miles

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view vinyl wrap shade band (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,983 miles

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

Windscreen has sun strip fitted within swept area of Zone A, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 22 Jan 2021 64,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen has sun strip fitted within swept area of Zone A, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Feb 2020 61,406 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and breaking apart/falling off, but not causing exhaust gasses to leak

Front wiper blades not clearing/smearing

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen has sun strip fitted within swept area of Zone A, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 31 Jan 2020 61,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split in several places around circumference of seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and breaking apart/falling off, but not causing exhaust gasses to leak

Front wiper blades not clearing/smearing

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen has sun strip fitted within swept area of Zone A, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,566 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 53,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,384 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 41,382 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 41,382 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 30,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,640 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,578 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 XSY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

BJ07 XSY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ07 XSY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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