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AK07 ELH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,268 mi
Last recorded90,268 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14, ~3mm, and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 84,777 miles

Ns outer cv boot clip is missing , boot secure

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides , lower not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 84,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Ns outer cv boot clip is missing , boot secure

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides , lower not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 75,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,056 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 75,056 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 74,161 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,541 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s front disc rusted on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,808 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,583 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,746 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 48,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,712 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,326 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,268 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,853 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 12,853 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ELH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

AK07 ELH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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The MOT history for AK07 ELH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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