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HD07 BPX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,821 mi
Last recorded114,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD07 BPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 114,821 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 114,795 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box leaking on joins Lambda readings excessive (8.2.1.1 (b))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both murky (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 110,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal heavily perished

Fail 9 May 2025 110,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 exhaust leaks causing high emmissions (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal heavily perished

Pass 16 May 2024 105,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 May 2024 105,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 104,867 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 104,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 27 May 2022 99,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 93,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 89,748 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 82,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 74,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 65,679 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 60,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,396 miles

O/S/F lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 49,392 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread and bald inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2014 49,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread and bald inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,162 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f outer cv boot deformed

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,162 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot deformed

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,199 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 31,199 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,606 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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HD07 BPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 HD07 BPX, 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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HD07 BPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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