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AK07 WKN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,362 mi
Last recorded127,362 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 127,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 127,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,513 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,566 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,878 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 101,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 91,242 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on the inside

exhaust backbox heat shield insecure

Fail 29 May 2018 91,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation uneven application (1.2.1 (d))

Front reg plate deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on the inside

exhaust backbox heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2017 81,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls deteriorated has cracks all around also wearing uneven

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms o/s/f - n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Fail 23 May 2017 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users possibly bulb in wrong way or others (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls deteriorated has cracks all around also wearing uneven

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms o/s/f - n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2016 70,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to inner casing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to inner casing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 26 May 2015 61,721 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 61,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing on sidewall

Offside rear brake binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 53,724 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 46,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 46,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 39,833 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wipers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,579 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 WKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKN, 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 WKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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