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AK07 HMX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,261 mi
Last recorded158,261 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 HMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 158,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 157,332 miles

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

Surface corrosion rear axle beam &c..

Fail 8 May 2024 157,332 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion rear axle beam &c..

Pass 17 Mar 2023 153,655 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 153,624 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Handbrake long

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

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

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

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

Reverse light in-op

Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on outer edges

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

handbrake travel long

reverse light inoperative

Fail 2 Nov 2020 146,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on outer edges

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

handbrake travel long

reverse light inoperative

Pass 8 Nov 2019 137,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake long

reverse lights not working

Fail 8 Nov 2019 137,353 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low

parking brake long

reverse lights not working

tyre pressures look low

Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,431 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 119,802 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak small leak

Fail 3 Jan 2018 119,802 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak small leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight at rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 108,636 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight at rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,562 miles

n/s front tyre showing slight wear inner edge

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

very slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2015 100,562 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

n/s front tyre showing slight wear inner edge

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

very slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust leaking slightly at downpipe flexi section.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust leaking slightly at downpipe flexi section.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front road wheels are sligtly stiff to rotate by hand

exhaust system corroded,not excess

nearside door mirror has some damage

nearside front tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner edge,and worn outer

offside front tyre wearing down both shoulders

Fail 20 Jun 2013 83,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front road wheels are sligtly stiff to rotate by hand

exhaust system corroded,not excess

nearside door mirror has some damage

nearside front tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner edge,and worn outer

offside front tyre wearing down both shoulders

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system front flexible join becoming loose and slight leak of gases

offside rear tyre has shoulder wear,2.5mm tread depth in areas and light cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,132 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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