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AK57 FCO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,094 mi
Last recorded31,094 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 FCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 31,094 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 31,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 31,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 31,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 30,983 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,618 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,575 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting/cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 29,574 miles

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

Fuel cap seal splitting/cracking

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 28,408 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 28,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 26,647 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2016 25,436 miles

wet test

Fail 16 Sep 2016 25,430 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wet test

Offside Rear tyre outer edge badly worn close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,103 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,479 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,747 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 12,746 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,983 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 FCO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

AK57 FCO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is AK57 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 FCO 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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