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AK07 BBX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,542 mi
Last recorded39,542 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 BBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 39,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,365 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 36,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 35,644 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 34,250 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping from sump bung, advise repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 32,882 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 32,882 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 32,229 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 32,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 30,219 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges and showing signs of deterioration 185/60/14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Sump area ()

Rear tyres starting to show signs of age

Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,055 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,529 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,503 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 11,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 9,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010
Fail 24 Feb 2010

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

AK07 BBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is AK07 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK07 BBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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