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BT07 KUF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 KUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023
Pass 13 Jan 2023 120,778 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 106,913 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 106,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 97,672 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes starting to debond (o/sf and n/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 97,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only excessive travel. (1.1.6 (f))

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

Exhaust flexible pipe slightly damaged.

Front brake discs worn.

Gearbox has light misting of oil.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 89,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,203 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

unable to check n/s/r seastbelt due to childseat been fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,203 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

unable to check n/s/r seastbelt due to childseat been fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,907 miles

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

Osf tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2016 48,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 44,421 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 28 May 2014 39,393 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 34,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers slightly juddering

Pass 28 May 2012 27,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 22,428 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 17 May 2011 22,428 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2010 17,158 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 KUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KUF, 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 KUF registered?

BT07 KUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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The MOT history for BT07 KUF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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