Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2007 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 109,468 miles on the clock, averaging 6,142 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AK57 VLP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 109,468 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,038 |
| Average per year | 6,142 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK57 VLP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About AK57 VLP
What car is AK57 VLP?
AK57 VLP is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2007.
What is the mileage of AK57 VLP?
The last recorded mileage for AK57 VLP was 109,468 miles, recorded on 14 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK57 VLP passed its MOT?
AK57 VLP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2024.
Is AK57 VLP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK57 VLP is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AK57 VLP?
AK57 VLP is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.