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AK57 VKZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 VKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,443 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 87,145 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 87,145 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,275 miles

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

slight play rackends

Fail 11 Dec 2023 86,247 miles

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

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

slight play rackends

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,281 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 78,264 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,819 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 60,519 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 60,378 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 55,524 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 51,835 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,306 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished on outer edge

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 37,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,988 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,655 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,826 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK57 VKZ registered?

AK57 VKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is AK57 VKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 VKZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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