2007 Volkswagen Polo Trend 12V 1.2L 5 Door Manual Hatchback 1.2L Petrol · AP07 MJY
2007 Volkswagen Polo Trend 12V 1.2L 5 Door Manual Hatchback (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2007. Recorded mileage 83,811 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO TREND 12V 1.2L 5 DOOR MANUAL HATCHBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,811 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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AP07 MJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2024
- 83,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP07 MJY 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 Trend 12V 1.2L 5 Door Manual Hatchback (AP07 MJY) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
AP07 MJY Mileage History
- 17/09/202272,694 mi
- 21/09/202378,877 mi+6,183 mi
- 23/09/202378,887 mi+10 mi
- 17/09/202483,811 mi+4,924 mi
- 17/09/202483,811 mi
Average of roughly 5,552 miles per year across 5 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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