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AK07 ADO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,708 mi
Last recorded46,708 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 ADO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 46,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 45,740 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 45,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working off and nearside front wiper blades performance not tested. (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is extensively split/deteriorated(unable to test the performance) (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is extensively split/deteriorated(unable to test the performance) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

service brake pedal shows travel and feels "spongy"

Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both repeater lens broken

Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both, lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 39,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH AT REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH AT REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 39,886 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH AT REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH AT REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,393 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 37,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 36,400 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 36,400 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 34,832 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,337 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,233 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 9 Jul 2012 23,206 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 23,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,858 miles

near side front tyre has outer sidewall damage

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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AK07 ADO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK07 ADO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK07 ADO registered?

AK07 ADO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is AK07 ADO safe to buy?

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