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AK07 DYP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,599 mi
Last recorded61,599 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 61,599 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 55,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,696 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 47,620 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 47,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 46,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,664 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items underside

Fail 3 Aug 2020 45,664 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items underside

Pass 1 May 2019 44,418 miles

cv boot split not letting in dirt

Pass 3 May 2018 42,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner an outer edges 165/70/4 @3mm

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear perished

Pass 11 May 2017 40,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 38,353 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 34,957 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)

Fail 11 May 2015 34,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 15 May 2014 32,425 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)

Fail 15 May 2014 32,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 15 May 2013 29,856 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 17 May 2012 27,161 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 24,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 24,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,379 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 DYP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 DYP, 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 DYP registered?

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

Is AK07 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK07 DYP 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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