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FD57 AKU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,095 mi
Last recorded99,095 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 99,095 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 99,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,435 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 95,435 miles

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

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 17 Jul 2024 91,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 86,985 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 86,927 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 82,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,653 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 67,699 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2018 61,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is almost worn through to cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On limit - replacement recommended. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 55,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,651 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 May 2014 38,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2013 33,743 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,935 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 AKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD57 AKU, 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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FD57 AKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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