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BT07 FYR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,404 mi
Last recorded137,404 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 FYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 137,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 130,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 123,514 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 114,926 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 89,825 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 89,825 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,009 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of certain components

Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,382 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 53,881 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 53,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,853 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 31,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,309 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,650 miles

console bushes excessivly split

front pads low + discs lipped

Pass 30 May 2012 18,110 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,475 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,504 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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BT07 FYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT07 FYR, 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 BT07 FYR registered?

BT07 FYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is BT07 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 FYR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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