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BK07 XON

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,374 mi
Last recorded130,374 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 XON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 130,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 113,805 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Aug 2024 113,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen / slightly distorted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 105,615 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen / slightly distorted

Pass 27 Aug 2022 104,377 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 104,373 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))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,368 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 96,368 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,156 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 92,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 79,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,827 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 60,460 miles

Ball joint has excessive play offside track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,580 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,206 miles

NSR tyre cracking

OSF tyre cracking

OSR tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,206 miles

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

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

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

NSR tyre cracking

OSF tyre cracking

OSR tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,150 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,148 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 47,148 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,072 miles

slight damage to n/sf tyre outer sidewall

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 XON is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XON, 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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BK07 XON is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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