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AK57 BVJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,020 mi
Last recorded142,020 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 142,020 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking Steering Rack Leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 132,945 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 132,945 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 122,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged

interior glass very greasy and visibility poor

Fail 29 Jan 2018 122,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged

interior glass very greasy and visibility poor

Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,318 miles

Both front suspension rear bushes cracked/splitting

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres 3mm + cuts NSF outer wall

Hand brake travel long

NSR side light inop 50%

OS door mirror glass cracked

Play in BOTH steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Jan 2017 102,862 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front suspension rear bushes cracked/splitting

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres 3mm + cuts NSF outer wall

Hand brake travel long

NSR side light inop 50%

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OS door mirror glass cracked

Play in BOTH steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Jan 2016 79,288 miles

offside mirror glass damaged

slight play in rack joints

Fail 23 Jan 2016 79,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

offside front tyre wall damaged and on limits

offside mirror glass damaged

slight play in rack joints

Pass 31 Jan 2015 68,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

one flat spot on n/s/r tyre tread with tread depth of approx 2.5mm

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 61,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,432 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,924 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 37,169 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,401 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 BVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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