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AK57 BVO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,750 mi
Last recorded73,750 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,750 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 71,437 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,957 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 67,699 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 67,699 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,744 miles

both rear indicator bulbs badly faded

front wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Nov 2019 59,563 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,824 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 55,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,498 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 47,498 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,672 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 42,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,785 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 35,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,407 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,848 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 BVO 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 76.2%.

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 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

AK57 BVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is AK57 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 BVO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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