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AK57 HMO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,047 mi
Last recorded54,047 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 HMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 54,047 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 54,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,446 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,189 miles

advise eml light on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2023 41,399 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

advise under vehicle corroded in places

Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,152 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE CORROSION

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE CORROSION

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE CORROSION

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

REAR AXLE AS CORROSION

Nearside Front CV BOOT INSECURE

Fail 29 Oct 2018 40,152 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE CORROSION

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE CORROSION

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE CORROSION

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

REAR AXLE AS CORROSION

Nearside Front CV BOOT INSECURE

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,361 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,206 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,007 miles

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 15 May 2012 31,655 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 28,832 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 22,538 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,538 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 HMO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HMO, 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 HMO registered?

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

Is AK57 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 HMO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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