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K5 BCB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,860 mi
Last recorded86,860 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 BCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,860 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 80,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,079 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,665 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,408 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

hand brake low effort 17%

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 54,401 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,388 miles

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

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

covers and trays fitted

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

slight brake bind o/s/rear

Fail 6 Mar 2017 54,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

covers and trays fitted

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

slight brake bind o/s/rear

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,136 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 49,136 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 30,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,252 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 16,328 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 6,528 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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K5 BCB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc 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 K5 BCB, 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 K5 BCB registered?

K5 BCB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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