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DE07 BFJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

103,295 mi
Last recorded103,295 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 BFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 103,295 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 103,295 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,283 miles

the exhaust rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2025 102,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

the exhaust rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2023 100,080 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 100,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,477 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,477 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 94,442 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 87,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 87,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 79,820 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 May 2018 791,819 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding N/S Sticking (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2017 72,019 miles

Exhaust back box badly corroding

Front wipers smearing

Fail 11 May 2017 72,017 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust back box badly corroding

Front wipers smearing

Rear brake discs badly corroding

Rear brakes binding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,775 miles

bulbs out in high level stop light

n/s mirror case loose

rear brakes binding boarderline

rear tyres cracking on limit and worn on inside edge

windscreen cracked and delaminating

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,073 miles

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 56,069 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air conditioning condenser corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 45,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air conditioning condenser corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,983 miles

front tyres low

front wipers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,887 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty.

reverse lights not working.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,273 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 24,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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DE07 BFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DE07 BFJ, 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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DE07 BFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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