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AK07 HXD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,462 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 93,720 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 90,614 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,725 miles

Aftermarket CV gaiter fitted to N/S outer CV joint(Poor quality)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration lamps light source reduced due to dirt or deterioration

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,943 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,943 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 86,139 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 86,136 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad sensor wires broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 77,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 77,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,634 miles

engine management lamp on

fuel flap missing

Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,634 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

fuel flap missing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,006 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

fuel flap missing

Fail 25 Apr 2016 66,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damage "GAS NOT TEST" (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

engine management lamp on

fuel flap missing

nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,404 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,774 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,561 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 44,560 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn - Advise replacing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,263 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 HXD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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