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ET07 BMY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,316 mi
Last recorded92,316 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,316 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,032 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 88,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,222 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 83,222 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear heat shield lose

Rear silencer outer skin falling off

Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear heat shield lose

Rear silencer outer skin falling off

Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,832 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases union (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,617 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 66,604 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases union. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust section. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has age splits

Rear Exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has age splits

Rear Exhaust silencer poor condition

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,722 miles

Front brake pads are low

Rear brake discs are corroded

brake pad warning light is on

exhaust is very corroded but not blowing

Fail 5 Jul 2016 56,722 miles

Front brake pads are low

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

Rear brake discs are corroded

brake pad warning light is on

exhaust is very corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,032 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 52,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 43,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2013 36,301 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,068 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,888 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 BMY 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 63.6%.

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 BMY, 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 BMY registered?

ET07 BMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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