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AO57 YKP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,186 mi
Last recorded108,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 108,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to deform (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to deform (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 108,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to deform (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to deform (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 105,121 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 105,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 82T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,185/60/14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,707 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 93,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,049 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,085 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 15,144 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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AO57 YKP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO57 YKP, 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 AO57 YKP registered?

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

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