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BT56 NFC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,088 mi
Last recorded172,088 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 NFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 172,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 162,243 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 152,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 141,159 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 131,465 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 131,465 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge recomend changing

Offside Rear tyre mishaped

Pass 16 Jan 2016 110,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,999 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 99,826 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,139 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 88,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

low reading from offside parking brake

Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,707 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 64,230 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 51,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,245 miles

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)

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 NFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT56 NFC, 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 BT56 NFC registered?

BT56 NFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 February 2007.

Is BT56 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 NFC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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