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BT56 YTW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,221 mi
Last recorded165,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 165,221 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 161,148 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 157,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 152,713 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 148,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 16 Jan 2021 144,353 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 138,602 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 134,212 miles

Nearside Front Mirror repeater - Broken

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 134,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high NS and OS (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Mirror repeater - Broken

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 130,144 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 130,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 124,023 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 117,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 109,741 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 109,741 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,152 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front discs are corroded around the edge

The horn is starting to deteriate and is slightly harsh

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2013 101,141 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front discs are corroded around the edge

The horn is starting to deteriate and is slightly harsh

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 93,156 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside front smearing screen

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,883 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,682 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 52,622 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 YTW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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