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D1 BHR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,137 mi
Last recorded78,137 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 BHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 78,137 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 77,407 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,138 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 71,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 68,447 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 68,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 62,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 62,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 50,720 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,304 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Oct 2015 35,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,369 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 26,369 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 May 2011 20,615 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2011 20,615 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2010 14,518 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 14,518 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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D1 BHR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D1 BHR, 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 D1 BHR registered?

D1 BHR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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