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FP07 BNZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,103 mi
Last recorded61,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 BNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 61,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 56,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,489 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,455 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 52,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,931 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 48,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,255 miles

Nearside Front Grease around cv boot no signs of cracks or splits

Nearside Rear Brake binding advise brake check

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,290 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall is deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 40,046 miles

slight wear in front roll bar links

Fail 9 May 2016 40,045 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight wear in front roll bar links

Pass 11 May 2015 36,515 miles

ADVISE n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

ADVISE o/s/r bump stop split

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,526 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 32,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

window screen washer pipe leaks when washers opperated

Pass 10 May 2013 29,153 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 29,153 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 25,630 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 25,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 21,289 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 16,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,668 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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FP07 BNZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FP07 BNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP07 BNZ registered?

FP07 BNZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 May 2007.

Is FP07 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP07 BNZ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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