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BL07 VOV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 VOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 135,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 135,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 120,944 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,786 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 117,786 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 113,781 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 113,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 107,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,155 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 102,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,310 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 91,310 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,388 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

s/wear and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,495 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,479 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 13,856 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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BL07 VOV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL07 VOV, 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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BL07 VOV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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