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BT07 AYH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 AYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 126,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 109,289 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 101,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint need sealing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to failure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise n/s hand brake cable

Fail 22 May 2024 101,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint need sealing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to failure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise n/s hand brake cable

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,745 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 94,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,433 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 89,433 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,191 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 84,187 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,215 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 79,215 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,468 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 56,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced Mounting bolt not secure! (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 50,315 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 21 May 2016 46,061 miles

o/s h/lamp top bracket broken

Pass 6 Jun 2015 39,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,124 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 25,606 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside front tyre feathering on both inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,719 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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BT07 AYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT07 AYH, 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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BT07 AYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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