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AK57 LTU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,860 mi
Last recorded122,860 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,860 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 113,185 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock casing corroded both

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 113,112 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both shock casing corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 113,112 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced One point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both shock casing corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,748 miles

Both side Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 108,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both side Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 105,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,967 miles

Nearside rear light unit cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 91,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear light unit cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,263 miles

Nearside rear light unit

Offside rear tyre badly cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,630 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,483 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,057 miles

Front brake pads are wearing thin.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,092 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 45,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,581 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,458 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 34,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 LTU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

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

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