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BT07 ZGH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,081 mi
Last recorded74,081 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 ZGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 74,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 70,185 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining 185/6014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining 185/6014 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 70,185 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle access to rear seats and seatbelts gained through offside rear door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining 185/6014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining 185/6014 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,201 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 67,196 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,475 miles

Under trays fitted obsuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2022 64,474 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted obsuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

alloys scuffed

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,628 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted and on 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,843 miles

Rear n/s & o/s tyres starting to crack & tread wearing close too 2mm wear bars

Fail 28 Jul 2017 48,827 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on edges & close to 2mm wear bars

Rear n/s & o/s tyres starting to crack & tread wearing close too 2mm wear bars

Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

wipers clean screen but judder when wiping

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f/ alloy scuffud

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steering rack rod have slight play

front brake discs scored

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped pads 50% worn approx

handbrake may require adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,587 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,711 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

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 ZGH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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