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BN07 SXA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,162 mi
Last recorded93,162 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 93,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,517 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear suspension quite rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2023 84,719 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 80,063 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,794 miles

rear bump stops worn

Fail 10 Feb 2018 62,717 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear bump stops worn

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,278 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 48,272 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,140 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 6 Mar 2013 29,336 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

small perish cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 29 Feb 2012 214,420 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,568 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 14,568 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 11,370 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 SXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN07 SXA, 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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What year was BN07 SXA registered?

BN07 SXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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