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BK07 XOG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,224 mi
Last recorded101,224 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 XOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 101,224 miles

Nearside Front slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,451 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 97,400 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking leaking from steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 91,535 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop /cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also cover/bump stop insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop /cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater insecure lens damaged/missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 76,851 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 68,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,478 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,478 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 56,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 46,239 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 46,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 33,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,801 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 4 May 2013 26,086 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)

Fail 4 May 2013 26,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

offside rear tyre has few cut on the side wall no cord showing

Pass 10 May 2012 22,367 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 22,367 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,092 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,473 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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BK07 XOG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

BK07 XOG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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