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FT56 BBU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,093 mi
Last recorded59,093 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT56 BBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,093 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres on 3mm

both rear tyres on 2mm

nearside mirror lens missing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,447 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 49,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,066 miles

Belly pan fitted

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Exhaust starting to corrode

Slight bind offside rear wheel

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 43,066 miles

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

Belly pan fitted

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Exhaust starting to corrode

Slight bind offside rear wheel

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,639 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)

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover loose

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,183 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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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FT56 BBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBU, 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 BBU registered?

FT56 BBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2007.

Is FT56 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT56 BBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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