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AK07 HTJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,377 mi
Last recorded118,377 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 118,377 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2019 118,375 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 110,969 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 110,963 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,500 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,422 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 104,196 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 104,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,010 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 95,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,658 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,658 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 55,749 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,113 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,113 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 40,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,426 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 HTJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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