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AK57 GZO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,815 mi
Last recorded76,815 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 76,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,430 miles

All the steering pipes are corroding.

Both the rear axle bushes are getting worn / splitting.

Both the rear shocker covers are worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,547 miles

Both the rear axle bushes are getting worn.

Both the rear shocker covers are getting worn.

The front exhaust flexis is getting worn / corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,903 miles

both the rear shockers covers are worn.

the exhaust system is corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 68,902 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the near side front and off side front and near side rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both the rear shockers covers are worn.

the exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,154 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,907 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 65,907 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,180 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,619 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 64,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,582 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,551 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,590 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,445 miles

Uneven wear on rear nearside tyre

Pass 8 May 2012 44,928 miles

front offside tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 May 2012 44,928 miles

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

front offside tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,995 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 GZO 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 70%.

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 GZO, 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 GZO registered?

AK57 GZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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