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BT56 WXH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,171 mi
Last recorded89,171 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 89,171 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 89,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 81,665 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 76,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,173 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 64,137 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,840 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 62,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,960 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,744 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 48,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,169 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 44,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,396 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,786 miles

offside front & both rear tyres sidewalls slighty cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,378 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,175 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,817 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 WXH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

BT56 WXH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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The MOT history for BT56 WXH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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