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AK57 SFU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,298 mi
Last recorded75,298 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,298 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Front brake discs corroded

Rear both bump stops split

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2017 68,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,486 miles

Both front brake discs are corroding.

Both rear bump stops are broken.

Offside Rear brake binding on a bit.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split. (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs are corroding.

Both rear bump stops are broken.

Offside Rear brake binding on a bit.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush starrting to deteriorate

Rear bump stops split

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,054 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 46,067 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steelwheel fittedto o/s/front

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,789 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 39,776 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 13 Oct 2012 33,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,850 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 SFU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

AK57 SFU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is AK57 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 SFU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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