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FD57 AKO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,466 mi
Last recorded67,466 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 AKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 67,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly weak

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 64,092 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2024 64,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2023 59,214 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 59,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,808 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 53,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure back (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,168 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 50,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear wiper required

Pass 10 Dec 2020 48,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 45,926 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 45,926 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,121 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 43,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,767 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 37,767 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 31,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,727 miles

nsf console bush split

Fail 18 Oct 2012 22,727 miles

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

nsf console bush split

Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,577 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,387 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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FD57 AKO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FD57 AKO, 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 FD57 AKO registered?

FD57 AKO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is FD57 AKO safe to buy?

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