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BN07 RMO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 RMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 90,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust showing deterioration in places

no reverse lamps

o/s rear brake lagging slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2026 90,620 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack/rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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 on limit(bald)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust showing deterioration in places

no reverse lamps

o/s rear brake lagging slightly

Pass 27 May 2025 84,065 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 84,064 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 76,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +has uneven/stepped treadwear+getting lower inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 76,593 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +has uneven/stepped treadwear+getting lower inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 72,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight to treaded area+treadwear slightly stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 72,297 miles

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight to treaded area+treadwear slightly stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have play,advise replacement

Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,244 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 66,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2022 62,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2022 62,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorating

Fail 30 Nov 2020 50,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2019 45,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wearing(both) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,493 miles

em light on

Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,437 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 35,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Main Bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 19,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,725 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 6,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 5,713 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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BN07 RMO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BN07 RMO, 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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BN07 RMO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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