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BT56 HSD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,179 mi
Last recorded58,179 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 HSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,179 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 58,179 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 49,844 miles

Surface corrosion to o/s and n/s front suspension

Pass 12 Dec 2017 48,489 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front lower suspension arm bush perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 46,802 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,636 miles

undersheild insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2011 40,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both nearside tyres perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,472 miles

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

both nearside tyres perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,028 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,195 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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BT56 HSD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT56 HSD, 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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What year was BT56 HSD registered?

BT56 HSD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is BT56 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 HSD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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