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BT07 RYK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 RYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,588 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,557 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 81,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 77,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,111 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,093 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 75,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,234 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 74,233 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,014 miles

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 17 Jul 2018 71,711 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,235 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,870 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,389 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,389 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,752 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 RYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RYK, 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 RYK registered?

BT07 RYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is BT07 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 RYK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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