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BT07 YWK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 YWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 112,754 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/wing panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/wing panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment but not excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2024 109,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,433 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,394 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 104,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,906 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Webbing frayed (just acceptable) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,462 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,582 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,540 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,281 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

front discs lipped

front pads low

wiperts poor

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,281 miles

front discs lipped

front pads low

wiperts poor

Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,148 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,644 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,613 miles

ADVISE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

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 YWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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