2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CX07 YXW
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 153,316 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX07 YXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2024
- 153,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX07 YXW 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 (CX07 YXW) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CX07 YXW Mileage History
- 13/01/2022125,135 mi
- 06/01/2023138,467 mi+13,332 mi
- 06/01/2023138,467 mi
- 09/01/2024152,853 mi+14,386 mi
- 17/01/2024153,316 mi+463 mi
Average of roughly 14,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electro-Hydraulic Steering PumpSerious
The electro-hydraulic power steering pump (TRW or KOYO) or its wiring loom can fail, leading to intermittent or total loss of steering assistance.
- Timing Chain Rattle (1.2 TSI)Serious
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