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AK07 LFS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,111 mi
Last recorded62,111 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 LFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 62,111 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 53,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 49,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective universal dosent lock to seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 38,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum squeaking

Pass 5 Apr 2022 32,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 32,509 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,092 miles

exhaust is rusty

exhaust is rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2020 20,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,789 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,751 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,854 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 13,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,124 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 7,099 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 LFS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

AK07 LFS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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The MOT history for AK07 LFS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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