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BL07 YBP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,110 mi
Last recorded90,110 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 90,110 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 90,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 83,665 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 83,665 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,814 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,466 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 very worn on inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,776 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 59,524 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 59,524 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,028 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both nearside and offside rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 55,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both nearside and offside rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 41,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 37,641 miles

slight wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 30 May 2014 33,651 miles

front brake pads & discs worn.

wear in front suspension arm rear mounting bushes.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,876 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges,both front suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,137 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 YBP 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 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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