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BT07 XDV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,174 mi
Last recorded48,174 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 48,174 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test crucifix and phone holder ()

Nearside Front repeater in mirror damaged but works as should

Offside Rear damage to drivers rear door noted

both front headlights slightly opaque

Fail 22 Sep 2025 48,174 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test crucifix and phone holder ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front repeater in mirror damaged but works as should

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear damage to drivers rear door noted

both front headlights slightly opaque

Pass 30 Sep 2024 46,960 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 46,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 45,888 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower side lamp not working

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 45,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower side lamp not working

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,098 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 45,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded White (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,078 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 44,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 42,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,199 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,408 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 36,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,102 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,649 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 19 Aug 2013 23,887 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 17 Aug 2012 68,648 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 68,648 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,939 miles

Front tyres have 2mm tread on very inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,003 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 XDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

BT07 XDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 August 2007.

Is BT07 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 XDV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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