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AK07 KWX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,800 mi
Last recorded160,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 KWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 160,800 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 160,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 136,296 miles

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

exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,884 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 135,875 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 128,160 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 128,160 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 121,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 108,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,617 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,602 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,956 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,986 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 87,952 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,283 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,343 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,264 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 KWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

AK07 KWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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