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BT07 ZFY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,123 mi
Last recorded178,123 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 178,123 miles

Front Reg plate cracked

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 175,444 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 175,444 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 172,070 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on dash

front number plate cracked

long handbrake travel

Fail 6 Jul 2017 172,067 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on dash

front number plate cracked

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jun 2016 160,005 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 146,531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 130,205 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,374 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,658 miles

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

slight play in os track rod arm

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,435 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 ZFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

BT07 ZFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is BT07 ZFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 ZFY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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