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AK57 VUB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,973 mi
Last recorded79,973 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 79,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,445 miles

Front lower gear box mount worn

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside door mirror lamp poor output

Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,761 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on wall

Nearside Rear shock cover insicure

Offside Front tyre damaged on wall

Fail 8 Jan 2019 73,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner arm bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on wall

Nearside Rear shock cover insicure

Offside Front tyre damaged on wall

Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,820 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,869 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 63,833 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,353 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 23,984 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)

surfaqce corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,833 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,526 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 VUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

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

Is AK57 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 VUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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