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AK57 UZO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,949 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 94,949 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,015 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 92,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,870 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 88,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,379 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 86,378 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,045 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jan 2022 78,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,416 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 65,184 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 62,989 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,421 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 60,421 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,333 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,452 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 36,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,681 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,620 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 UZO 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 68.2%.

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 UZO, 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 UZO registered?

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

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