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AK57 HLZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,181 mi
Last recorded101,181 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 101,181 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 101,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 97,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,980 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,210 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,700 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 78,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,203 miles

Clicking noise from front brakes

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,896 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,419 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,095 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,555 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 57,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant below minimum level

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear auxilary position light not working

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated - no cords exposed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 49,606 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant below minimum level

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear auxilary position light not working

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated - no cords exposed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 42,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,659 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,842 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,935 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Fail 10 Nov 2010 21,935 miles

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

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

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 HLZ 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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

AK57 HLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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