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AK07 NYB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,079 mi
Last recorded111,079 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 NYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 111,079 miles

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 111,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 108,407 miles

Front slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 108,407 miles

Front slight corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam changed bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 104,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 104,333 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 104,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,629 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 102,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,752 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 97,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,096 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,752 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 85,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,670 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 71,670 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,728 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 62,728 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,681 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,338 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 NYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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