MOT Status
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105,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter perished
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 )
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 )
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))
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
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
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre perrishing
Nearside Rear Tyre perrishing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing side walls
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing side walls
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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