2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AV57 VBY
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 174,134 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV57 VBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 174,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV57 VBY 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 (AV57 VBY) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror outer casing missing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
AV57 VBY Mileage History
- 22/08/2023153,281 mi
- 11/10/2024163,689 mi+10,408 mi
- 25/10/2024163,695 mi+6 mi
- 24/10/2025174,134 mi+10,439 mi
- 27/10/2025174,134 mi
Average of roughly 9,558 miles per year across 5 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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