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AK07 AEN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 99,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,636 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 95,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,406 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 92,404 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 82,599 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 77,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,199 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight noise on rotation

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,930 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,928 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,243 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 AEN 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 85%.

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 AEN, 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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AK07 AEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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