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BL56 OGO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 OGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 117,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 117,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 114,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 114,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 107,257 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Nearside & offside handbrake cables outer casings deteriorating (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 103,645 miles

Rear AXEL CORRODED NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,643 miles

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

Handbrake cables slightly deteriorated [outer casing] - Offside reading slightly lower

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,541 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,321 miles

Offside Rear Lamp Unit Cracked

Rear Both Shock absorbers Casing Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension Beam Corroded

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Sides + Both Mirrors & Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,174 miles

Both side repeater lenses cracked

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 31 May 2018 87,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall starting to crack

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 87,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall starting to crack

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 82,181 miles

Both side repeater lenses cracked

Rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre perished + worn on inner shoulder

Fail 30 May 2017 82,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both side repeater lenses cracked

Rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre perished + worn on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,962 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 77,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2015 75,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,668 miles

NS repeater indicator damaged

NSR and centre rear seat belts not tested due to fitment of child seat

Pass 3 May 2013 54,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,176 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,452 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,985 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 13,572 miles

Unable to see full condition of b rake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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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BL56 OGO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BL56 OGO, 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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BL56 OGO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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