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J20 BCR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,357 mi
Last recorded79,357 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 79,357 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fogging slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting inner sidewall, scrubbed outer sidewall (185/60R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly scrubbed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension arms and hubs and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,081 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 73,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes corroded aswell as suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,696 miles

both rear tyres perish 185 60 14

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,712 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,179 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,972 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,725 miles

Rear centre seatbelt buckle cover loose .

Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,168 miles

center rear seatbelt buckle cover missing but operating ok

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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J20 BCR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J20 BCR, 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 J20 BCR registered?

J20 BCR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is J20 BCR safe to buy?

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