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AK07 WLO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,004 mi
Last recorded56,004 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,004 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 56,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,460 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 48,639 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,493 miles

nearside side repeater cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2012 34,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,449 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,702 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 26,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 23,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Outer Rear Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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 WLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WLO, 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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What year was AK07 WLO registered?

AK07 WLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is AK07 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK07 WLO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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