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AK07 ELW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,926 mi
Last recorded121,926 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 ELW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 121,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer and centre join leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror and side repeater damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing budget 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 114,816 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

both headlights hazed over

nearside side repeater damaged working at time of test

offside front brake backing plate corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 111,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded

offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 20 Mar 2023 111,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded

offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 12 Mar 2022 103,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2022 103,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,747 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust middle & rear sections, rust corrosion

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2019 81,600 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flex pipe hose section

Hand brake lever has little travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, & perishing, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,546 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 62,312 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,552 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 58,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,172 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 31,216 miles

plastic covers restricting full inspection

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 ELW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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