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AO57 OKK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 118,100 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling away

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 105,847 miles

Engine management light on, vehicle pre 2008 advisory only.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Front Screen wash jets poor pattern, ok at time of test.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow retracting

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seatbelt slow retracting

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 105,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light on, vehicle pre 2008 advisory only.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Front Screen wash jets poor pattern, ok at time of test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow retracting

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seatbelt slow retracting

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 86,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2023 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,223 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,957 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 May 2019 73,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2019 73,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,569 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 71,569 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,620 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,975 miles

Crack between treads-o/s rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 66,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Crack between treads-o/s rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,124 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 63,124 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 59,136 miles

movement in both side front -suspension arm (rearmost) bushes

Fail 3 May 2014 59,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

movement in both side front -suspension arm (rearmost) bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2013 54,761 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 54,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 51,634 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers judder slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO57 OKK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO57 OKK, 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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AO57 OKK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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