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AK57 FDG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,284 mi
Last recorded53,284 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 53,284 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front tyres Cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres Wearing on Outer edge and Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight- sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some Underside components showing signs of corrosion consistent with vehicle not being used

Fail 29 Oct 2025 53,284 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front tyres Cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres Wearing on Outer edge and Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight- sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some Underside components showing signs of corrosion consistent with vehicle not being used

Pass 30 Oct 2024 53,138 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front tyres Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some Underside components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,765 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front tyres Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,933 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front tyres slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,894 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,755 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 49,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on the outer side wall

Fail 29 Oct 2019 48,821 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on the outer side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,773 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater cover missing

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

both rear tyres perishing

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2018 46,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front side repeater cover missing

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

both rear tyres perishing

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,266 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly perishing

fuel cap seal perishing

near side front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

off side front side repeater damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2017 44,266 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly perishing

fuel cap seal perishing

near side front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

off side front side repeater damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 41,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,048 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

off side rear tailgate strut loose

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,348 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,336 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,831 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 24,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 FDG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

AK57 FDG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is AK57 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 FDG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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