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AK07 FYG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,667 mi
Last recorded107,667 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 FYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,667 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

exhaust back outer skin damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2021 107,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

exhaust back outer skin damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 91,501 miles

Nearside mirror lens cracked

hand brake has some travel

Fail 14 Jul 2018 91,501 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror lens cracked

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake has some travel

Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,481 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,081 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,032 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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracked worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracked worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bind to offside rear wheel

Fail 8 Apr 2014 63,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front side repeat lense damage

Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,767 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge badly

offside front side repeat lense damage

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc worn

nearside front steering arm has slight play in

offside front steering arm has slight play in

Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc worn

nearside front steering arm has slight play in

offside front steering arm has slight play in

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,887 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,047 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 FYG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FYG, 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 FYG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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