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BT07 SKN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,027 mi
Last recorded108,027 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 108,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 108,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,981 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 92,971 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,766 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and partly split (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy defective . System adequately secure at time of inspection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 28 Aug 2021 92,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and partly split (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy defective . System adequately secure at time of inspection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,804 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 88,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,757 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 81,757 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,171 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 57,987 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pad warning sensor wiring broken

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,335 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,932 miles

o/s/f mirror side repeter clear lens has some damage but light still functions

Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,320 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 23,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 15,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,563 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 SKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

BT07 SKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is BT07 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 SKN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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