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FT56 BAV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,403 mi
Last recorded86,403 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT56 BAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 76,612 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 58,349 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 58,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,027 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,924 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured x4 both front & both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wiper blades worn & slightly smearing.

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres are perishing & have sml cuts but no cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,431 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,216 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 33,216 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,189 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 30,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,672 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 26,560 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,351 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Feb 2015 24,298 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,881 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

offside door mirror caseing damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 19,117 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,236 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,625 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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FT56 BAV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel 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 FT56 BAV, 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 FT56 BAV registered?

FT56 BAV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 February 2007.

Is FT56 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT56 BAV 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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