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BN07 VRU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 VRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,464 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes are worn allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 100,464 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes are worn allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,254 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 95,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 85,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,849 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 76,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel hard to turn by hand

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,940 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,586 miles

Offside Front Outer Door Mirror Indicator Lense Deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2015 45,586 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Outer Door Mirror Indicator Lense Deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,211 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,920 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)

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

osf,nsr and osr tyres have a slight rippling/bulging on sidewalls possibly manufacture fault/desighn (matadors fitted)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,415 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 VRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN07 VRU registered?

BN07 VRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is BN07 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 VRU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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