2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AJ57 UXO
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 168,853 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,853 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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AJ57 UXO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2023
- 168,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ57 UXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (AJ57 UXO) between November 2010 and August 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2023 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: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
AJ57 UXO Mileage History
- 09/11/201030,838 mi
- 16/11/201145,224 mi+14,386 mi
- 03/01/201357,291 mi+12,067 mi
- 24/12/201364,407 mi+7,116 mi
- 15/12/201471,362 mi+6,955 mi
- 16/12/201471,362 mi
- 17/12/201584,301 mi+12,939 mi
- 19/12/201584,306 mi+5 mi
- 19/12/201691,602 mi+7,296 mi
- 19/12/201691,602 mi
- 15/12/2017100,400 mi+8,798 mi
- 15/12/2017100,400 mi
- 12/12/2018108,899 mi+8,499 mi
- 12/12/2019122,568 mi+13,669 mi
- 11/01/2021137,516 mi+14,948 mi
- 21/01/2021137,521 mi+5 mi
- 21/01/2022150,314 mi+12,793 mi
- 21/01/2022150,314 mi
- 26/07/2023168,551 mi+18,237 mi
- 03/08/2023168,853 mi+302 mi
Average of roughly 10,841 miles per year across 20 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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