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AK07 ADV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,651 mi
Last recorded72,651 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 71,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 69,929 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 69,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,060 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 68,035 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,496 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2022 66,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,515 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,620 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,364 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,609 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 50,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,665 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 47,655 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,789 miles

exhaustcorroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,975 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,709 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,699 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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AK07 ADV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 AK07 ADV, 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 AK07 ADV registered?

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

Is AK07 ADV safe to buy?

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