2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AR07 EHN
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2007. Recorded mileage 86,936 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,936 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.
AR07 EHN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 86,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR07 EHN 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 (AR07 EHN) between May 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
AR07 EHN Mileage History
- 13/05/201016,257 mi
- 22/02/201119,244 mi+2,987 mi
- 17/02/201227,757 mi+8,513 mi
- 12/02/201335,353 mi+7,596 mi
- 12/02/201335,353 mi
- 18/02/201443,245 mi+7,892 mi
- 18/02/201550,914 mi+7,669 mi
- 26/01/201660,037 mi+9,123 mi
- 26/01/201660,037 mi
- 04/03/201766,879 mi+6,842 mi
- 14/03/201872,436 mi+5,557 mi
- 22/02/201975,374 mi+2,938 mi
- 22/02/201975,374 mi
- 28/02/202077,933 mi+2,559 mi
- 22/06/202278,479 mi+546 mi
- 20/06/202381,007 mi+2,528 mi
- 19/06/202483,037 mi+2,030 mi
- 05/07/202584,862 mi+1,825 mi
- 04/07/202686,936 mi+2,074 mi
- 04/07/202686,936 mi
Average of roughly 4,378 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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