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AK07 THX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,666 mi
Last recorded60,666 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 THX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 60,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,998 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 55,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2023 52,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 49,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,721 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

offside front outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

offside indicator side repeater lens deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,411 miles

offside indicator side repeater lens damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2020 44,403 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

offside indicator side repeater lens damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,549 miles

n/s door mirror defective

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,731 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 40,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,636 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,019 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 32,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,559 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 26,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,985 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,307 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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 THX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 THX, 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 THX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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