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AK07 FVA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,690 mi
Last recorded93,690 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 93,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 93,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 91,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box corroded - loosing outer skin

Pass 13 Mar 2023 90,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside hand/parking brake recording lower effort

hand/parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust box corroded loosing outer skin

Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,958 miles

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

hand/parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust box corroded loosing outer skin

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 185/60 r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear silencer corroded losing outer skin not blowing

Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,497 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 14 Mar 2019 83,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn very badly on the inner shoulder

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,342 miles

nearside rear shock absorber badly worn

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,435 miles

osr tyre perished

Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 14 (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,609 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,317 miles

slight cut in the nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,016 miles

both the offside tyres are badly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,483 miles

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars and thin on the shoulders

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,832 miles

offside rear tyre getting abit thin on the edges

Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,877 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 FVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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