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BK07 ZWV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 ZWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,675 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 84,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 83,270 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,658 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 74,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 67,628 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,246 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 62,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,524 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 56,324 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,154 miles

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

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

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

under trays

Fail 3 Apr 2018 38,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,510 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)

car as under trays

Fail 6 Apr 2016 31,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)

car as under trays

Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated but still providing an adequate seal

offside front wiper blade smears slightly

offside wing mirror damaged

rear tyres are perished

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated but still providing an adequate seal

offside front wiper blade smears slightly

offside wing mirror damaged

rear tyres are perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,635 miles

nsr tyre cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,780 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,100 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,957 miles

slight smeering 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 ZWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

BK07 ZWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 April 2007.

Is BK07 ZWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK07 ZWV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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