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LT07 BTX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,006 mi
Last recorded79,006 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 BTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,006 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 79,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,730 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,730 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 77,711 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 77,711 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,981 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 75,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked showing ply cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked showing ply cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,017 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,523 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 55,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,637 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,414 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LT07 BTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT07 BTX, 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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LT07 BTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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