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AK57 NCA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,707 mi
Last recorded128,707 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 NCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 128,707 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,171 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 121,170 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,520 miles

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

hand brake has very little reserve travel

Fail 3 Oct 2022 107,579 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

hand brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,629 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inside faces and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both power steering pipes corroding at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 86,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inside faces and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both power steering pipes corroding at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,941 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 80,940 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,264 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls of tyre.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,935 miles

Front flexible exhaust pipe bandaged up

Fail 19 Feb 2016 71,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front flexible exhaust pipe bandaged up

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,046 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,934 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,525 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,985 miles

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

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

washers not checked - frozen

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 NCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NCA, 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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AK57 NCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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