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BL07 JYF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,200 mi
Last recorded45,200 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 JYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,200 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 43,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,441 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 41,427 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 40,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,242 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 37,233 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel On test brake pedal travelled to floor on several occasions (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 35,834 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 34,127 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 May 2017 29,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Jun 2016 26,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,731 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,626 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,634 miles

EML ON

Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,976 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Mil light on

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 15,976 miles

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

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Mil light on

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 7,965 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 7,965 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BL07 JYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL07 JYF, 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 BL07 JYF registered?

BL07 JYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 2007.

Is BL07 JYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL07 JYF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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