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AK57 AEN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,495 mi
Last recorded124,495 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 AEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 124,495 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 124,495 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2025 120,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 120,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 116,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 112,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 112,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,747 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 1 Dec 2021 107,745 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 3 Dec 2020 104,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,166 miles

Central exhaust centre join clamp heavily corroded

Rear washer inoperative

Fail 23 Apr 2019 98,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust centre join clamp heavily corroded

Rear washer inoperative

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,568 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,730 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,403 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,356 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,978 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,791 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,697 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,356 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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AK57 AEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEN, 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 AEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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