2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AP57 PYU
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 112,456 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP57 PYU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2022
- 112,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP57 PYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (AP57 PYU) between October 2010 and September 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective loose (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
AP57 PYU Mileage History
- 01/10/201027,595 mi
- 02/10/201027,595 mi
- 10/10/201137,367 mi+9,772 mi
- 25/10/201244,592 mi+7,225 mi
- 25/10/201244,592 mi
- 21/10/201351,170 mi+6,578 mi
- 14/10/201456,699 mi+5,529 mi
- 14/10/201456,699 mi
- 07/09/201560,534 mi+3,835 mi
- 15/08/201664,555 mi+4,021 mi
- 23/08/201772,163 mi+7,608 mi
- 16/08/201878,590 mi+6,427 mi
- 30/08/201990,393 mi+11,803 mi
- 04/09/202095,950 mi+5,557 mi
- 03/09/2021105,527 mi+9,577 mi
- 03/09/2021105,527 mi
- 05/09/2022112,455 mi+6,928 mi
- 05/09/2022112,456 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,114 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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