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BT56 WXA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,756 mi
Last recorded89,756 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 89,756 miles

Front exhaust repaired with bandaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 31 Oct 2020 89,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2019 86,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 83,282 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 83,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,296 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,865 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 18 Jan 2012 34,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,519 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,038 miles

Coolant leak

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

fanbelt worn

rear number plate starting to show dirt and water ingress, but readable

Fail 20 Jan 2010 22,038 miles

Coolant leak

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fanbelt worn

rear number plate starting to show dirt and water ingress, but readable

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 WXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BT56 WXA, 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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BT56 WXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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