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AK57 WDF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

175,679 mi
Last recorded175,679 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 WDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 175,679 miles

blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

centre exhaust joint clamp missing

front tyres worn/bald on edges and treads low

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nsf indicator bulb going white

nsf outer cv boot deteriorated

nsf suspension coil spring, and rear coil springs corroded

parking brake travel high

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2025 156,145 miles

exhaust blow evident from front flexi

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

handbrake travel high

nsf suspension coil spring corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear seat belts not checked-cover fitted on seat

rear suspension coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn/bald on edges and cracked in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2024 138,508 miles

NSF REAR LOCATED SUSPENSION ARM BUSH DETERIORATED

OSF UPPER LINK ROD RUBBER BOOT DETERIORATED

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

BOTH FRON TYRES WORN/BALD ON EDGES, TREAD LOW AND CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 24 Aug 2023 121,272 miles

EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI AREA

OSF UPPER LINK ROD RUBBER BOOT DETERIORATED

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 11 Aug 2022 102,509 miles

front exhaust section blowing

rear coil springs corroded at top

rear tyres worn on edges and cracked in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 89,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 79,282 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 79,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,216 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,068 miles

Front front wipers smearing.

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,213 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,135 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,169 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 WDF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

AK57 WDF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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