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AK57 JZV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,640 mi
Last recorded106,640 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 106,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 106,631 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blow from flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from broken flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 98,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to limit and also inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,124 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 91,113 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working on all the time (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,177 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,296 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mirror plastic (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

flex pipe on exhaust damaged but not leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2018 72,285 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working side flasher in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mirror plastic (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

flex pipe on exhaust damaged but not leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,252 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 70,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 64,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,320 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,394 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,702 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 37,846 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 23,420 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 JZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JZV, 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 JZV registered?

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

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