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AO57 YKT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,461 mi
Last recorded21,461 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 21,461 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 21,461 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,889 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 15,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 15,427 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 15,426 miles

Nearside 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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 15,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 14,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 14,433 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 14,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 14,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 13,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 13,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 12,681 miles

Offside front Tyre cracked / splitting in-between tread blocks

Rear Tyres cracked / splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2016 11,970 miles

offside front tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2015 11,349 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking slightly

Offside front tyre tread cracking slightly

Offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,576 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 8,771 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 8,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 7,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 5,609 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 YKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YKT, 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 YKT registered?

AO57 YKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AO57 YKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 YKT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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