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AK57 GUF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,792 mi
Last recorded120,792 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 GUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 120,792 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 111,533 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns & os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,773 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 91,908 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 91,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 83,846 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 83,846 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,814 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,490 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 82,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,565 miles

front tyres edged

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear shocker covers adrift

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,266 miles

n/s/r tyre over half worn

o/s/r dust cover adrift

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,805 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

rear brakes imbalanced

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Fail 11 Oct 2012 54,805 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

rear brakes imbalanced

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,161 miles

front inner wishbone bushes starting to split and wear

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

n/s screen washer req adjustment

n/s/r tyre has a slight bulge on inner face

Fail 11 Oct 2010 33,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

n/s screen washer req adjustment

n/s/r tyre has a slight bulge on inner face

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 GUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GUF, 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 GUF registered?

AK57 GUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is AK57 GUF safe to buy?

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