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AK07 NVD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,761 mi
Last recorded93,761 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 93,761 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper loose but not likely to become detached from vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 90,659 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper loose but not likely to become detached from vehicle

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 84,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front driver sun visor lose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 84,174 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front driver sun visor lose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,159 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,989 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 77,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 74,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and perished 185/60 x 14 82 h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to canvas/cords. strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to canvas/cords. strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,551 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 60,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,177 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper console bush fitted incorrectly

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 49,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side repeater in mirror has water and dirt inside (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper console bush fitted incorrectly

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,989 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2014 45,989 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 42,644 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,334 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 NVD 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 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 NVD, 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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AK07 NVD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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