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BT07 XFF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

110,350 mi
Last recorded110,350 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 110,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear nearside and offside seat belts slow to retract

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 109,145 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 107,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer seat belts slow to retract - both sides

Fail 18 Oct 2023 107,848 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer seat belts slow to retract - both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer seat belt slow to retract - both sides

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all - perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 106,010 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer seat belt slow to retract - both sides

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all - perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer seat belts slow to retract

Fail 7 Oct 2021 103,193 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer seat belts slow to retract

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,520 miles

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

Rear both bump stops broken

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,517 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both bump stops broken

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,147 miles

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

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

Rear bumpstops broken

Rear offside and nearside seatbelts lazy to retract

Fail 9 Sep 2019 96,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear bumpstops broken

Rear offside and nearside seatbelts lazy to retract

Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,403 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bumpstop broken

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

Offside Rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber bumpstop broken

Fail 30 Aug 2018 91,402 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber bumpstop broken

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

Offside Rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber bumpstop broken

Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,560 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 84,558 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced slow to read (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,264 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 73,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle mount (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 63,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle mount (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,852 miles

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

engine malfunction light actuated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 44,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,393 miles

brake fluid resevoir damaged on top

service indicator on

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 XFF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XFF, 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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BT07 XFF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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