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ET07 BLX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,825 mi
Last recorded132,825 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 BLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 132,825 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arch/sill corroded

Rear bump stops failed

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 129,145 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine and body lower covers fitted

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Arch/Sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 125,055 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated and corroded (at front flexi, centre clamp and rear silencer)

Lower covers fitted

Nearside Rear Bump stop failed

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 125,055 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated and corroded (at front flexi, centre clamp and rear silencer)

Lower covers fitted

Nearside Rear Bump stop failed

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 121,643 miles

Lower covers fitted

Offside Front Door mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,919 miles

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

Rear rear silencer corroded

lower covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2021 117,919 miles

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

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

Rear rear silencer corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,893 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank cap seal starting to split

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 114,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank cap seal starting to split

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 111,519 miles

Fuel tank cap seal damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 111,518 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank cap seal damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 102,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seatbelt worn

lower covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

drivers seatbelt worn

lower covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,314 miles

lower covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 75,358 miles

left/right front tyre treads worn

rear silencer corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,142 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear disc pitted

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,172 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 35,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,739 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,679 miles

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

rear brake discs slighty corroded

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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ET07 BLX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ET07 BLX, 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 ET07 BLX registered?

ET07 BLX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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The MOT history for ET07 BLX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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