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AK07 WCL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,211 mi
Last recorded114,211 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 WCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 109,001 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 101,359 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,006 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 93,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,418 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,770 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,573 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 WCL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

AK07 WCL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 April 2007.

Is AK07 WCL safe to buy?

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