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FA07 BPF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,767 mi
Last recorded121,767 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 BPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 121,767 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 121,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 116,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 116,109 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 108,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,520 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 27%. limit 30%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 98,516 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 27%. limit 30%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 87,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 84,350 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 84,349 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,432 miles

Nearside Front seat wont retract

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp reduced output

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 64,895 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 64,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,500 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 61,500 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc's worn

Fail 21 Jul 2015 48,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,923 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2013 32,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 25,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,255 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,759 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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FA07 BPF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FA07 BPF, 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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FA07 BPF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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