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BT07 SVA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,511 mi
Last recorded157,511 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 157,511 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 141,142 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Aug 2024 141,142 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Aug 2023 122,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2022 92,060 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,027 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 72,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,165 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 50,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 50,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

camber appears incorrect nearside front

Pass 4 Jun 2016 38,988 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 32,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 32,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 25,972 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,723 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,938 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,696 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 SVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

BT07 SVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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