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AK07 ATO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,452 mi
Last recorded115,452 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 ATO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 115,452 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 107,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 102,372 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 98,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 92,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise changing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 85,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise changing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 81,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 74,845 miles

Both front tyres worn hard on inner treads (advise replace)

Front pads getting low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight smear front wipers

Fail 12 May 2018 74,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres worn hard on inner treads (advise replace)

Front pads getting low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight smear front wipers

Pass 22 May 2017 67,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,985 miles

Nearside Front inner edge scrubbed

Offside Front inner edge scrubbed

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Fail 29 Jun 2016 56,985 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front inner edge scrubbed

Offside Front inner edge scrubbed

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 45,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 34,475 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 25,803 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,369 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 6,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 ATO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ATO, 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 ATO registered?

AK07 ATO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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