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AK07 EKY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,089 mi
Last recorded86,089 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 EKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 86,089 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 76,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 68,552 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 68,552 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,337 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,194 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3.1mm also cracking inner

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint weeping grease

nearside rear tyre perished and has deep cuts(old tyre)

Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has cracking

exhaust clamp wearing thin

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,899 miles

Nearside Rear outer sidewall cracking

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,854 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 26 Jan 2015 50,490 miles

both front inner steering rack jionts have slight play in them

n/s/r tyre is cracked and perished

water in o/s/r light unit

Pass 18 Jan 2014 46,135 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f inner steering rack jiont has play in it

Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,597 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

play in o/s/f inner rack jiont

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,728 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 EKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EKY, 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 EKY registered?

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

Is AK07 EKY safe to buy?

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