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LS07 BKL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,541 mi
Last recorded87,541 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 BKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,541 miles

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

engine wet with oil

nearside front tyre cracking, 185/60/14

Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,710 miles

Fuel cap seal sightly deteriorated

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 85,622 miles

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

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

Wet at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,502 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,509 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Part of centre stop light inop

Fail 6 Apr 2017 59,509 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Part of centre stop light inop

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,943 miles

Nearside Rear indicator faded

Part of centre stop light inop

Fail 27 Apr 2016 45,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear indicator faded

Part of centre stop light inop

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,070 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,236 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,023 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,500 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 6,500 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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LS07 BKL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LS07 BKL, 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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LS07 BKL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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