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ET07 BMO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,319 mi
Last recorded144,319 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 144,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s parking brake effort

parking brake travel

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2020 144,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s parking brake effort

parking brake travel

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 30 Oct 2019 143,125 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 143,125 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,966 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 126,209 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 126,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

backbox corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2014 72,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,833 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,001 miles

Near side mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 61,923 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,411 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,867 miles

rear discs corroded

rear tyres feathered

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,602 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,585 miles

front discs lipped

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,433 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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ET07 BMO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ET07 BMO, 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 BMO registered?

ET07 BMO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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