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BT07 FYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

131,746 mi
Last recorded131,746 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 131,746 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 131,743 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 129,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 129,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 124,375 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 124,375 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 118,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 118,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 114,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 114,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 115,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 106,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,768 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 104,764 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 99,217 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,222 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 92,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,239 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 84,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 75,001 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 75,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,517 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,243 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 FYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

BT07 FYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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