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BL07 WAJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,524 mi
Last recorded142,524 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 WAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 142,524 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 142,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 130,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S&O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 127,002 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 126,959 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 117,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine missfire

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,228 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,884 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 91,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,463 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,712 miles

Has misfire that comes and goes

Fail 29 Jul 2016 82,712 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Osr brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Has misfire that comes and goes

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,652 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,287 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,643 miles

front windscreen wipers starting to smear

wear evident front brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,606 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 WAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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