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AK57 GYY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,036 mi
Last recorded101,036 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,036 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded through - requires replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 94,817 miles

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded through - requires replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,712 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 90,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185.60.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,388 miles

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

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2020 87,386 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,925 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 74,611 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 74,611 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror housing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,340 miles

screen cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,877 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2015 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure different size of 185/55/14 .. should be 185/60/14 (4.1.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

front discs worn and corroded

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,972 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 45,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,286 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 32,286 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,580 miles

Nearside Front 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 GYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GYY, 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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AK57 GYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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