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AK07 THF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,945 mi
Last recorded102,945 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 THF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 102,945 miles

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

heatshield loose

rear exhaust section outerskin corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 102,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

heatshield loose

rear exhaust section outerskin corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 93,787 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 93,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 83,196 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 83,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,178 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,031 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,542 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,582 miles

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

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

front pads appear low (70%)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,122 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres out of shape/ uneven

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,448 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake discs pitted

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 THF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

AK07 THF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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