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BV07 MXE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,336 mi
Last recorded73,336 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 MXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 73,336 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 73,336 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 69,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 69,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 64,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

near side front and off side front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 29 May 2013 59,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres low on edges and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 30 May 2012 52,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 52,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,721 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 48,721 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,921 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,734 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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BV07 MXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV07 MXE, 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 BV07 MXE registered?

BV07 MXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is BV07 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV07 MXE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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