2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EN57 GZT
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 70,482 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,482 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.
EN57 GZT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2021
- 70,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN57 GZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (EN57 GZT) between November 2010 and October 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2021 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
EN57 GZT Mileage History
- 09/11/201018,319 mi
- 18/11/201125,240 mi+6,921 mi
- 29/11/201232,897 mi+7,657 mi
- 21/11/201337,527 mi+4,630 mi
- 16/07/201544,968 mi+7,441 mi
- 16/07/201544,968 mi
- 22/08/201649,584 mi+4,616 mi
- 29/09/201756,478 mi+6,894 mi
- 29/09/201756,478 mi
- 28/09/201858,775 mi+2,297 mi
- 21/09/201962,918 mi+4,143 mi
- 26/10/202067,213 mi+4,295 mi
- 23/10/202170,436 mi+3,223 mi
- 28/10/202170,473 mi+37 mi
- 29/10/202170,482 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,754 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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