2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EJ57 HFC
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 154,459 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,459 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.
EJ57 HFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 154,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ57 HFC 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 (EJ57 HFC) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Upper and lower covers”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower covers ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
EJ57 HFC Mileage History
- 13/04/2024137,548 mi
- 13/04/2024137,548 mi
- 03/05/2025144,294 mi+6,746 mi
- 25/04/2026154,452 mi+10,158 mi
- 09/05/2026154,459 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 8,171 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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