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AK57 UUR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,159 mi
Last recorded104,159 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 UUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,159 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 104,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,510 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 102,510 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 90,107 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,500 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 78,500 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,053 miles

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 15 Dec 2021 70,053 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,309 miles

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Jan 2020 59,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,693 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 55,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,489 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 44,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine v belt cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,881 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,178 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 13,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,346 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,706 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 UUR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR registered?

AK57 UUR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is AK57 UUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 UUR shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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