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BP07 HRX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,940 mi
Last recorded113,940 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 HRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,940 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 111,970 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2023 109,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,230 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 10 Oct 2022 101,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished and mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,549 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 82,952 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 79,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2018 79,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 77,128 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 77,124 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror repeater lense damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 74,178 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 74,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,990 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 45,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 33,644 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 31 May 2013 33,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,049 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 17,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 17,152 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,951 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 HRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 HRX, 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 BP07 HRX registered?

BP07 HRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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