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BT07 KUG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,915 mi
Last recorded27,915 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 27,915 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 27,413 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 26,887 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2023 26,302 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2022 25,626 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 24,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,583 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2019 23,562 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,448 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,501 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,453 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 18,050 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 16,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres front and rear have surface cracks on outer tread area

Pass 1 Jul 2013 16,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres front and rear have surface cracks on outer tread area

Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,574 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 KUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KUG, 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 KUG registered?

BT07 KUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is BT07 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 KUG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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