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BT07 ZGD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,020 mi
Last recorded123,020 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 ZGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,020 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 123,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 115,197 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 115,019 miles

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

Exhaust system flexible joint deteriorated

Exhaust system rear silencer corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,749 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,371 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 15 Dec 2015 95,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,685 miles

play evident both front anti roll bar links

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 73,451 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 64,757 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,757 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 30 Nov 2010 50,193 miles

o/s/r tyre "t" rated,all others "h"s

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Nov 2010 50,193 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre "t" rated,all others "h"s

slight oil leak from engine

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 ZGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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