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AK07 AYD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 AYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 95,682 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 90,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake close to end of travel

Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,121 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 88,121 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 84,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 82,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 78,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,130 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,976 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 60,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 55,815 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 55,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,481 miles

slight oil seepage from p a s pipe

small split in o/s/f upper antiroll bar link joint gaiter

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 45,532 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,774 miles

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

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

Slight damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,313 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,746 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges.

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 AYD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 AYD, 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 AYD registered?

AK07 AYD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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The MOT history for AK07 AYD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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