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AK07 HXZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,008 mi
Last recorded95,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 95,008 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2024 84,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 84,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,177 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 72,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

no reverse light

Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,540 miles

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

Fuel filler flap broken

Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,017 miles

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

Fuel filler flap broken.

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Reverse light not working.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washer pipe leaking from n/s bonnet area.

Fail 16 Jul 2020 66,017 miles

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

Fuel filler flap broken.

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Reverse light not working.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washer pipe leaking from n/s bonnet area.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,735 miles

Offside Rear number plate light dim

both rear tyres are perished/cracked

fuel door broken

no revers light

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 64,735 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear number plate light dim

both rear tyres are perished/cracked

fuel door broken

no revers light

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,253 miles

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

Reverse light not working.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 61,253 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (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 Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))

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

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

Coolant level below minimum.

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

Reverse light not working.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,185 miles

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

Plastic brake servo hose starting to crack.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,949 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt

Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,946 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,733 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 48,731 miles

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,517 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 41,517 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,722 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HXZ 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 69.6%.

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 HXZ, 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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What year was AK07 HXZ registered?

AK07 HXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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