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AK07 FUV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,266 mi
Last recorded85,266 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 FUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 85,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 81,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 77,353 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 64,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 64,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,621 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 60,621 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 56,739 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 53,331 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,267 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 49,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,745 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,088 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 22 Mar 2012 33,224 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,746 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,332 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 FUV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

AK07 FUV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is AK07 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK07 FUV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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