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AK57 VWA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 105,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter perished

Pass 12 Nov 2021 83,781 miles

both rear lower side lights not working

handbrake travel high/long

headlamps opaque and beam images slightly poor

n/s front drop link lower ball joint gaitor deteriorated

n/s rear indicator fading and lamp lens in poor condition at bottom

n/s side repeater lens damaged, moisture in lamp and side repeater dim, mirror assembly loose at bottom

small split in n/s outer cv gaitor by small clip ( not allowing ingress at present )

Fail 12 Nov 2021 83,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

both rear lower side lights not working

handbrake travel high/long

headlamps opaque and beam images slightly poor

n/s front drop link lower ball joint gaitor deteriorated

n/s rear indicator fading and lamp lens in poor condition at bottom

n/s side repeater lens damaged, moisture in lamp and side repeater dim, mirror assembly loose at bottom

small split in n/s outer cv gaitor by small clip ( not allowing ingress at present )

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but still positioned so preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 71,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear indicator lense condensated and light output slightly reduced

Fail 6 Nov 2019 71,359 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear indicator lense condensated and light output slightly reduced

Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm tread and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm tread and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrishing

Fail 9 Nov 2017 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrishing

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,298 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing side walls

Fail 10 Nov 2016 49,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing side walls

Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,609 miles

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 20 Nov 2014 39,052 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,327 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 20 Dec 2012 32,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 32,440 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 26,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2010 21,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VWA 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 72.7%.

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

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