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AK07 FUB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,686 mi
Last recorded122,686 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 FUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,686 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,857 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 118,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 115,473 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 115,473 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Pad sensor wiring loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 111,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear condensation in tail light

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,599 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 77,786 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 62,650 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,074 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 61,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,241 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,806 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,847 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,406 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,174 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 FUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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