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AK57 LTV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,487 mi
Last recorded23,487 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 23,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 23,067 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 22,754 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 22,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 21,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 21,062 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 21,028 miles

both front inner steering arms corroding

center exhaust surport braket corroded

exhaust flexible join outer mesh perishing

exhaust system corroding

slight seepage of transmission fluid from the nearside front transmission import shaft

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 21 Sep 2018 20,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,075 miles

Nearside Mirror housing slightly insecure but not affecting view to rear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 20,075 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Mirror housing slightly insecure but not affecting view to rear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 19,548 miles

Child seat fitted.

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,112 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush of front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush of front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 18,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,195 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on 2mm inside and outside edges

Fail 19 Sep 2011 16,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres on 2mm inside and outside edges

Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,567 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Aug 2010 14,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

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 LTV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LTV, 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 LTV registered?

AK57 LTV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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