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AK07 WFA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,126 mi
Last recorded120,126 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 120,126 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 115,804 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 115,801 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2024 112,728 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 104,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,000 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 91,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front drop link dust cover cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2019 83,879 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,998 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 78,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,524 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

exhaust system corroding

outer fuel filler flap broken

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,524 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

exhaust system corroding

outer fuel filler flap broken

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,336 miles

covers fitted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 May 2015 62,280 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 27 May 2015 62,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Fail 27 May 2014 50,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel filler flap damaged.

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge and near to wear markers(185/60 R14 82H).

Pass 27 May 2014 50,528 miles

fuel filler flap damaged.

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge and near to wear markers(185/60 R14 82H).

Pass 28 May 2013 42,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,690 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 32,663 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,337 miles

both lower arm console bushes starting to perish.

front tyres worn to 3mm of tread.

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 WFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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