MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed readings off the scale (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill has hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged and has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrectly installed (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting boot floor has big hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear axle corroded
exhaust system corroded
manufactures under guards installed, restricting full inspection ns and os
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear axle corroded
under guards fitted, ns and os, restricting full inspection
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective secondary latch seized (3.1 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear axle corroded
under guards fitted, ns and os, restricting full inspection
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and connot assess body condition of inner sill area (6.2.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective C/o high &labda high (8.2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near side and off side (3.6.B.4e)
engine management light on at time of test
Nail in offside rear tyre
plastic floor covers fitted restricting inspection
Front wipers worn
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f seat belt slightly slow to retract
o/s/r seat belt slightly slow to retract
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AK57 AEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AK57 AEM, 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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AK57 AEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2007.
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