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AK07 WCM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,151 mi
Last recorded115,151 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 115,151 miles

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

Rear Axle brake drum back plates corrosion all over

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 115,142 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle brake drum back plates corrosion all over

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,120 miles

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

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides of both ends of both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides of both ends on both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,996 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both pipes on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over and suspention conponents on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both dust covers loose

Pass 1 Sep 2022 111,399 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component On both sides of gators on both sides of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose. But not affecting its use

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,343 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 110,343 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both coil springs n/s/rear and o/s/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 114,120 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,447 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 101,440 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,952 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 96,952 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,861 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 74,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,648 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 68,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,795 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 WCM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 WCM, 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 WCM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 April 2007.

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