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BT07 LFO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,545 mi
Last recorded101,545 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 LFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,545 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 101,544 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 87,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,262 miles

BOTH WIPERS NOT CLEANING PRO PERLY

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 78,262 miles

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

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

BOTH WIPERS NOT CLEANING PRO PERLY

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 45,520 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 LFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT07 LFO registered?

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

Is BT07 LFO safe to buy?

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