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AK57 AOA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,645 mi
Last recorded175,645 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 AOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 175,645 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 175,645 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 169,467 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 169,467 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 169,227 miles

h/brake %only just met service required

Fail 28 Feb 2024 169,227 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

h/brake %only just met service required

Pass 10 Aug 2022 168,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 168,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 156,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 156,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 144,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 16 Aug 2019 128,349 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 128,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 116,285 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 116,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 102,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,248 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded on outside

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,251 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,017 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,431 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,846 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2010 43,845 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

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 AOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AOA, 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 AK57 AOA registered?

AK57 AOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is AK57 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 AOA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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