2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF57 JBV
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 70,305 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF57 JBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 70,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF57 JBV 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 (AF57 JBV) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AF57 JBV Mileage History
- 15/08/202366,212 mi
- 19/08/202467,657 mi+1,445 mi
- 31/07/202568,879 mi+1,222 mi
- 01/08/202568,884 mi+5 mi
- 14/08/202670,305 mi+1,421 mi
Average of roughly 1,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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