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AK57 KDO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 84,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 84,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 79,541 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 79,541 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both side (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,373 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,057 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 62,057 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,196 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,337 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2012 34,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake pads appear low,advise wheel removal for further inspection

front tyres tread low & worn on inner edges

front wiper blades smearing

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake pads appear low,advise wheel removal for further inspection

front tyres tread low & worn on inner edges

front wiper blades smearing

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,469 miles

front tyres 3mm

eye level brakelight cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eye level brakelight cracked

front tyres 3mm

Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,001 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 KDO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc 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 KDO, 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 KDO registered?

AK57 KDO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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