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AK57 GLZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,163 mi
Last recorded51,163 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 GLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,163 miles

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

Central Exhaust loose but not insecure

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 51,157 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust loose but not insecure

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 41,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 32,415 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 32,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 32,236 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 32,289 miles

Long parking brake travel

Nearside mirror casing missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 32,205 miles

Long parking brake travel

Nearside mirror casing missing

Pass 16 Nov 2017 31,968 miles

Nearside mirror casing missing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,376 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNT BUSH SPLITTING (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 29,488 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 23,651 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 23,651 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 18,920 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 18,920 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 14,817 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 10,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

AK57 GLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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