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AK57 JYE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,844 mi
Last recorded59,844 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 59,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.14mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.29mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,651 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,523 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,947 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,440 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 40,422 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe from reservoir to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,911 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn tread pattern uneven slightly

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,261 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 24,840 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,768 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 JYE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JYE, 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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AK57 JYE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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