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AK57 EVT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,693 mi
Last recorded74,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 EVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 71,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear covered in underseal

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,781 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 61,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,289 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 53,892 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 53,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,250 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 11,728 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 EVT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 EVT, 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

How do I check the history of AK57 EVT?

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What year was AK57 EVT registered?

AK57 EVT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is AK57 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 EVT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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