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AK07 DXA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,461 mi
Last recorded83,461 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 83,461 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2019 83,461 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,820 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 80,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spotted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Axle swivel joint has slight play both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 75,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, on insides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,798 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 51,716 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 28 Mar 2013 44,365 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,707 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 DXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXA, 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 DXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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