2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RYF 5
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 60,154 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2021. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RYF 5 Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2020
- 60,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RYF 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (RYF 5) between March 2010 and March 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
RYF 5 Mileage History
- 03/03/201013,481 mi
- 14/03/201118,523 mi+5,042 mi
- 23/02/201221,678 mi+3,155 mi
- 27/02/201221,678 mi
- 15/02/201326,287 mi+4,609 mi
- 10/03/201431,570 mi+5,283 mi
- 10/03/201536,670 mi+5,100 mi
- 25/02/201641,065 mi+4,395 mi
- 14/02/201746,127 mi+5,062 mi
- 12/02/201850,592 mi+4,465 mi
- 24/03/201851,217 mi+625 mi
- 20/03/201955,764 mi+4,547 mi
- 18/03/202060,153 mi+4,389 mi
- 18/03/202060,154 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,647 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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