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BT07 VPV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

177,182 mi
Last recorded177,182 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 VPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 177,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 169,632 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 161,972 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 154,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 133,666 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,114 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,340 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,992 miles

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

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

s/wear and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,774 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges still legal

Pass 7 Mar 2011 6,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 4,475 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 VPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

BT07 VPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 August 2007.

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The MOT history for BT07 VPV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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