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BT56 VZH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,013 mi
Last recorded73,013 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 73,013 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 69,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,969 miles

Rear both axle bushes deteriorating

both side repeaters damaged

engine noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,045 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Rear axle slight corrosion

Rear both axle bushes deteriorating

slight damage to both side repeaters

Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,573 miles

Front both tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear axle corroded and bushes deterioating

both side repeaters damaged

tempery fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,203 miles

both side repeaters damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,548 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,963 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 48,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,585 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 45,585 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,215 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,078 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 35,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,433 miles

front console bushes perished/seperating

n/s/f outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre punctured & run flat

Fail 24 Jun 2014 31,433 miles

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

front console bushes perished/seperating

n/s/f outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre punctured & run flat

Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,723 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,043 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 15,475 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 15,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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 VZH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

BT56 VZH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 2007.

Is BT56 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 VZH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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