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AK57 UUL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,906 mi
Last recorded173,906 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 UUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 173,906 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 173,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 159,495 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 159,479 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Anti-roll bar attachment bracket , both drop links fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 141,893 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked/Pershing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 141,893 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked/Pershing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 121,802 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 121,802 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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,369 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 110,369 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,829 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,153 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,834 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,520 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 UUL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

AK57 UUL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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