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AK57 VUE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,761 mi
Last recorded70,761 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,761 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,912 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 59,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play in tripod (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,607 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 48,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,519 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 39,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,016 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 31,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits cleaner added and taken for drive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 28,484 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,522 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 6 Sep 2016 23,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,007 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 8,675 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 VUE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

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

Is AK57 VUE safe to buy?

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