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AK07 NUJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,253 mi
Last recorded77,253 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 77,253 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 74,890 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 72,773 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 72,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,707 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 64,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,101 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 61,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 60,179 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2017 59,458 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 59,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator leaking

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section cracked and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

front exhaust clamp corroded, cracked.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 59,055 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section cracked and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre soft.

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

front exhaust clamp corroded, cracked.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,471 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 58,471 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,528 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,327 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,705 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,711 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,118 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is cracking

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 NUJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK07 NUJ registered?

AK07 NUJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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