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BV07 YDO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,590 mi
Last recorded51,590 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 YDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 46,896 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,889 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 39,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,020 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 28,020 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres have age related cracking 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,532 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 21,532 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,567 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 15,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,007 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,177 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,594 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 YDO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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