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AK57 BTF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,816 mi
Last recorded69,816 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 BTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 69,816 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 69,816 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 66,462 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 66,462 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 63,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SURFACE COROSON

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,370 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 57,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,612 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,893 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,653 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,382 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,677 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal slightly worn

rear wiper smearing the screen

Fail 10 Sep 2015 32,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal slightly worn

rear wiper smearing the screen

Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,814 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,917 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 BTF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK57 BTF registered?

AK57 BTF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is AK57 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 BTF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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