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AK57 VMF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,532 mi
Last recorded128,532 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 128,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 117,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 112,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,736 miles

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

pin-hole in nearside front outer CV boot

Fail 31 Jul 2018 110,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

pin-hole in nearside front outer CV boot

Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,599 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 107,508 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,083 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 100,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 91,132 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,549 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 81,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 68,416 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,093 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,093 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VMF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

AK57 VMF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is AK57 VMF safe to buy?

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