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AK07 AEB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,077 mi
Last recorded83,077 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 AEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 75,514 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 75,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water in lamp unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 68,608 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 60,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 60,612 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,348 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edge & nearside front tyre on 2-3mm

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,476 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,693 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,311 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,036 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 28,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,987 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,798 miles

Advise front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,354 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 AEB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AEB, 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 AEB registered?

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

Is AK07 AEB safe to buy?

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