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BK07 ZWH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,104 mi
Last recorded115,104 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 115,104 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,489 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,576 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,140 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 84,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,295 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,103 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 69,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,307 miles

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp

Fail 23 Mar 2018 65,307 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 60,819 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,818 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 54,818 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,133 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 45,133 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,208 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,754 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES 1.6MM

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

NOTE NEW FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS FITTED

Fail 31 Mar 2010 19,754 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES 1.6MM

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

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 ZWH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

BK07 ZWH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2007.

Is BK07 ZWH safe to buy?

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