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HK07 BXM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,919 mi
Last recorded135,919 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 BXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 135,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint slight dampness from n/side track rod assembly,indicating slight leakage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk outer casing missing,but not affecting function (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 124,089 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor has a broken wire

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 31 May 2019 124,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section and back box both have a leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor has a broken wire

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 31 May 2018 106,206 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 95,440 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2017 95,440 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator side repeater (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2016 85,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front indicator side repeater lenses damaged

steering rack inner joints slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2015 74,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 74,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2014 66,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyer close to limit

play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 10 May 2013 57,169 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 47,986 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 37,005 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 37,005 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,104 miles

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

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

The nearside front seatbelt is twisted.

There are two official stickers in the swept area (parking permits).

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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HK07 BXM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK07 BXM, 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 HK07 BXM registered?

HK07 BXM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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The MOT history for HK07 BXM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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