2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GD57 XUV
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 187,729 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,729 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.
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GD57 XUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 187,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD57 XUV 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 (GD57 XUV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
GD57 XUV Mileage History
- 25/10/2023177,827 km
- 19/11/2024183,124 mi
- 19/11/2024183,129 mi+5 mi
- 29/10/2025187,723 mi+4,594 mi
- 29/10/2025187,729 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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