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AK57 JYR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,613 mi
Last recorded58,613 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 JYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 58,613 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 49,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 44,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 43,597 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 43,595 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split ! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 42,491 miles

Oil leaks from engine & gearbox area

Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,433 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls & 2007 !

Reverse lights not working !

Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,909 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,355 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,624 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,647 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes splitting

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,143 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes splitting

number plate lights very dim

Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,788 miles

both front bottom arm rear subframe bushes starting to split

Fail 13 Jul 2015 29,788 miles

Nearside 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)

both front bottom arm rear subframe bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,675 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 23,674 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,321 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 11,393 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 JYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK57 JYR registered?

AK57 JYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is AK57 JYR safe to buy?

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