MOT Status
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177,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside Front (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer Corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner Steering joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside Front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering joint has slight play
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer Corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Rear exhaust box corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint worn
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items on interior mirror to be removed before retest (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm With cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm heavy wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front worn on the inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front worn on the inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight damage on front
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [wishbone rear bush] (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre damaged on side wall
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
nearside front tyre damaged on side wall
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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BK07 SZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 BK07 SZO, 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 BK07 SZO registered?
BK07 SZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2007.
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