2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AK57 AEM
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 111,654 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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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AK57 AEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2026
- 111,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK57 AEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (AK57 AEM) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrectly installed (5.2.3 (i))”; “Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting boot floor h”; “Offside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged and has a sharp edge (6.2.1”.
AK57 AEM Mileage History
- 11/04/202496,663 mi
- 16/04/202496,675 mi+12 mi
- 02/04/2025105,759 mi+9,084 mi
- 02/04/2025105,763 mi+4 mi
- 23/03/2026111,654 mi+5,891 mi
Average of roughly 7,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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