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BT07 RYO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,312 mi
Last recorded89,312 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 RYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,312 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (185/60R14 82H Uniroyal) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2026 89,311 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (185/60R14 82H Uniroyal) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2025 85,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 81,409 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Multiple LED's (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 76,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 72,353 miles

reverse light in op

Fail 4 May 2022 72,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

reverse light in op

Pass 5 May 2021 67,586 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "Small split" (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 62,801 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 62,801 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 58,782 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 54,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,503 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 44,503 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

gearbox lower mount has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,694 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,162 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 28,785 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 25,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 21,203 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 RYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

BT07 RYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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