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BT07 RYY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,972 mi
Last recorded89,972 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 89,972 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 89,972 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,872 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,075 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 74,075 miles

Nearside Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,986 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 70,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/n/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 68,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 66,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,525 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 46,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2012 31,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,561 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

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

Is BT07 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 RYY 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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