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BN07 VCA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,296 mi
Last recorded67,296 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 VCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 67,296 miles

Front flexi pipe deteriorated but functions correctly

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Sump corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 67,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear axle corroded, especially around spring cups

Pass 24 Jun 2024 66,158 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 66,157 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 65,368 miles

Both rear shockers worn/play.

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2022 64,390 miles

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

Slight play in both rear shockers.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 51,982 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 51,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 46,963 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,274 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 43,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,215 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,805 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 VCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

BN07 VCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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