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AK07 LTN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,044 mi
Last recorded96,044 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 LTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,044 miles

brake pad warning light on but pads look fine

Pass 12 Jul 2021 93,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner pad wear sensor (wire broke)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 93,449 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner pad wear sensor (wire broke)

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 70,849 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks around nearside front tyre treads

slight bind on offside front brake

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 28 Apr 2017 70,749 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks around nearside front tyre treads

slight bind on offside front brake

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot not latching

vehicles internal head light adjuster altered

wear on front brake discs

Fail 25 Apr 2016 59,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot not latching

vehicles internal head light adjuster altered

wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,963 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,389 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,047 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,047 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,694 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,567 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

handbrake lever coming up high

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 LTN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LTN, 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 LTN registered?

AK07 LTN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 April 2007.

Is AK07 LTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK07 LTN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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