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ET07 BNJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,588 mi
Last recorded109,588 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,588 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 109,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,810 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Park brake reading low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 102,092 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Park brake reading low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,761 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 96,353 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

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 17 Mar 2021 90,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm - legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring not clipped in & is inbetween rear coil spring

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater flickering

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2021 90,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm - legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring not clipped in & is inbetween rear coil spring

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater flickering

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding

excessive handbrake travel but holds

Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,478 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding

excessive handbrake travel but holds

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,083 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 71,752 miles

front tyres wearing on edges+nearside rear,rear exhaust box+brake ferrules+offside front brake back plate corroding

Fail 29 May 2018 71,750 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges+nearside rear,rear exhaust box+brake ferrules+offside front brake back plate corroding

Pass 30 May 2017 64,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 60,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 56,063 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 29 May 2014 50,856 miles

both front lower arm rear bushs worn

Fail 29 May 2014 50,852 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushs worn

Pass 20 May 2013 45,183 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 18 May 2013 45,183 miles

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

Offside 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 31 May 2012 39,549 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,831 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 BNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BNJ, 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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ET07 BNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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