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AK57 HCL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,440 mi
Last recorded66,440 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,440 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 66,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,231 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pannel slight damage

hand brake travel high

Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,231 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pannel slight damage

hand brake travel high

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,592 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 44,502 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,491 miles

air bag light is on

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2011 29,929 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

accident damage offside front radiator area

air bag light on

both nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes splitting and have movement

long hand brake travel

offside rear light unit damaged

offside wiper poor

Fail 22 Oct 2011 29,929 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

accident damage offside front radiator area

air bag light on

both nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes splitting and have movement

long hand brake travel

offside rear light unit damaged

offside wiper poor

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,737 miles

air bag light on

front to rear under trays fitted

long handbrake travel

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes have movement

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front chassis damaged

raditor held in with cable ties

Fail 20 Oct 2010 22,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front to rear under trays fitted

long handbrake travel

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes have movement

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front chassis damaged

raditor held in with cable ties

water in offside rear light unit

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 HCL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

AK57 HCL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is AK57 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 HCL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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