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AK07 WRD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,077 mi
Last recorded112,077 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 WRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 112,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 111,533 miles

Nearside steering tie bar inner knuckle slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2025 111,533 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside steering tie bar inner knuckle slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,362 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))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 107,362 miles

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

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 96,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end slight play

Nearside front outer c.v boot cracking

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2023 96,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer boot cracking

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end slight play

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,527 miles

Central top lamp 50 percent working

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2022 88,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central top lamp 50 percent working

Nearside Rear 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 9 Apr 2021 84,920 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,532 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever slightly sticking

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,108 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 78,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,818 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,484 miles

Minor leak of gases on front section exhaust

Fail 27 Mar 2017 69,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Minor leak of gases on front section exhaust

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,605 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Nearside rear brake binding slightly after park brake applied

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Nearside rear brake binding slightly after park brake applied

Nearside rearview mirror glass missing

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,979 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated no excessive movement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated no excessive movement

Offside rear passenger door unable to open from inside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,024 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Unable to assess front to rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Unable to assess front to rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,220 miles

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

rear silencer curroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 51,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear silencer curroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,394 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 WRD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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