2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AD56 PYV
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 162,652 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,652 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 PYV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2024
- 162,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD56 PYV 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 PYV) between February 2010 and November 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Steering (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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 Service brake imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (”.
AD56 PYV Mileage History
- 19/02/201042,240 mi
- 10/02/201153,720 mi+11,480 mi
- 23/02/201264,224 mi+10,504 mi
- 18/02/201374,649 mi+10,425 mi
- 18/02/201374,649 mi
- 07/02/201480,628 mi+5,979 mi
- 15/06/201593,334 mi+12,706 mi
- 13/06/2016102,176 mi+8,842 mi
- 30/05/2017116,812 mi+14,636 mi
- 21/05/2018122,791 mi+5,979 mi
- 21/05/2018122,793 mi+2 mi
- 09/05/2019127,981 mi+5,188 mi
- 09/05/2019127,986 mi+5 mi
- 26/10/2020137,150 mi+9,164 mi
- 26/10/2020137,151 mi+1 mi
- 02/11/2021145,609 mi+8,458 mi
- 02/11/2021145,609 mi
- 08/11/2022153,595 mi+7,986 mi
- 08/11/2022153,595 mi
- 26/10/2023159,246 mi+5,651 mi
- 31/10/2024162,635 mi+3,389 mi
- 09/11/2024162,652 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 8,179 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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