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AK07 GBZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,520 mi
Last recorded148,520 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 GBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 148,520 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 148,496 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 146,335 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 146,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 144,132 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 144,132 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 139,233 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 139,233 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 127,240 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 127,238 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 120,832 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 120,830 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing affecting lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,968 miles

centre exhaust clamp defective

Fail 13 Feb 2020 112,968 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp defective

Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,552 miles

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

offside front repeater lamp damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,550 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

offside front repeater lamp damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2017 81,118 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 81,114 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offsdide rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,982 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 58,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,917 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,418 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,956 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advice front wipers

front number plate cracked

rear number plate light loose

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 GBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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