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AK07 YJL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,450 mi
Last recorded78,450 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 YJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2021 78,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

intermittent engine misfire

outer cover missing at nearside rear lamps

Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,086 miles

nearside wiper poor

Fail 23 Jan 2020 74,082 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid sleeve (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

nearside wiper poor

Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside lower tail lamp inoperative

plastic lens missing at nearside rear light unit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2019 61,314 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside side repeater lens has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail heavily corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside lower tail lamp inoperative

plastic lens missing at nearside rear light unit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,502 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

plastic lens missing at offside tail lamp

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight brake vibration nearside front and nearside rear

Fail 24 Jan 2018 55,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

plastic lens missing at offside tail lamp

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight brake vibration nearside front and nearside rear

Pass 4 Jan 2017 48,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

offside wiper blade worn

slight brake vibration nearside front

Fail 4 Jan 2017 48,104 miles

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

slight brake vibration nearside front

offside wiper blade worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement incorrectly fitted (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 45,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement incorrectly fitted (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,009 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake wear warning light is on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 36,433 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 10 May 2012 30,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,578 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,767 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 YJL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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