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BP07 FKA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,253 mi
Last recorded87,253 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 FKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,253 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp

n/s/f tyre badly worn on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre 2mm of tread left, perished and cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2026 87,253 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers damp

n/s/f tyre badly worn on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre 2mm of tread left, perished and cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,369 miles

Central Front Upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

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

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

Rear washers not working

Fail 22 Jan 2025 78,369 miles

Central Front Upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear washers not working

Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,688 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2023 68,104 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 68,104 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 59,012 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 59,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 50,979 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has a large screw

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,807 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 38,780 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,147 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 34,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,126 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,888 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2012 19,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,141 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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BP07 FKA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BP07 FKA, 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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BP07 FKA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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