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BK07 XYM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,420 mi
Last recorded65,420 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 XYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 65,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 65,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,993 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

BRAKE SERVO HOSE DETERIORATED

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,730 miles

Brake servo hose slightly deteriorated

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,911 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,741 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,181 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Lower Engine mount slightly deteriorated/worn.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,133 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,127 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,026 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,174 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,221 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,844 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 38,844 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,198 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,794 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 28,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 2 Feb 2011 23,237 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,129 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 XYM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BK07 XYM, 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 BK07 XYM registered?

BK07 XYM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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