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LS07 BNK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,864 mi
Last recorded151,864 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 BNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 151,864 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 151,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Underside coroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 149,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 144,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 144,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 136,795 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 136,795 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 119,292 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2019 119,292 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 109,510 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin

both rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 12 Apr 2018 109,510 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,808 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 101,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 93,638 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 81,806 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 66,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,783 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,285 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,188 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,188 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,423 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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LS07 BNK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LS07 BNK, 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 BNK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2007.

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