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BT56 NFA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,017 mi
Last recorded104,017 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 NFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2022 104,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,780 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reset airbag light

Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,212 miles

Exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated/leak

Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,814 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 77,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 68,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low accident damaged offside front (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,228 miles

Both front tyres perished

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in the tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2013 48,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2013 48,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,421 miles

f/pads getting low

h/brake getting bit high

Fail 6 Oct 2011 42,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

f/pads getting low

h/brake getting bit high

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,987 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,252 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 NFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

BT56 NFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 January 2007.

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