2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AD56 PXJ
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 189,637 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,637 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AD56 PXJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 189,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD56 PXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (AD56 PXJ) between January 2009 and February 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”.
AD56 PXJ Mileage History
- 31/01/200928,584 mi
- 23/01/201046,349 mi+17,765 mi
- 27/01/201163,900 mi+17,551 mi
- 27/01/201163,900 mi
- 28/01/201283,856 mi+19,956 mi
- 28/01/201283,856 mi
- 12/01/2013103,067 mi+19,211 mi
- 18/01/2014125,783 mi+22,716 mi
- 08/01/2015145,125 mi+19,342 mi
- 08/01/2015145,127 mi+2 mi
- 29/01/2016159,213 mi+14,086 mi
- 21/01/2017165,643 mi+6,430 mi
- 27/01/2018169,261 mi+3,618 mi
- 19/01/2019171,498 mi+2,237 mi
- 19/01/2019171,498 mi
- 01/02/2020174,197 mi+2,699 mi
- 06/02/2021176,510 mi+2,313 mi
- 04/02/2022179,926 mi+3,416 mi
- 28/01/2023185,141 mi+5,215 mi
- 28/01/2023185,141 mi
- 20/02/2024189,631 mi+4,490 mi
- 21/02/2024189,637 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 10,697 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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