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AK57 HKY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,972 mi
Last recorded80,972 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 80,972 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres, predominantly the inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 80,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres, predominantly the inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,334 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 68,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres heavily perished

Pass 14 Nov 2020 66,406 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 65,069 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 65,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 61,504 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,166 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,712 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,016 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,262 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 36,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,485 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 12 Nov 2010 22,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,637 miles

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 HKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HKY, 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 HKY registered?

AK57 HKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is AK57 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 HKY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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