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AK57 FEF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,234 mi
Last recorded140,234 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 140,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 140,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high /*-/*-ADJUSTED-*\-*\ (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 128,893 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,956 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 120,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,547 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 109,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

service light on

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,892 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 21 Oct 2020 100,892 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,987 miles

vehicle under tray

Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,987 miles

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

vehicle under tray

Pass 2 Oct 2018 92,335 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14? (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,449 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake pads low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,247 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,576 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 73,574 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,180 miles

front brake imbalance

Fail 22 Oct 2014 65,179 miles

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

front brake imbalance

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,597 miles

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,126 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,851 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 FEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

AK57 FEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is AK57 FEF safe to buy?

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