2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GF07 KKL
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 94,930 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,930 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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GF07 KKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2025
- 94,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF07 KKL 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 (GF07 KKL) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
GF07 KKL Mileage History
- 11/04/202287,683 mi
- 14/04/202389,951 mi+2,268 mi
- 14/04/202389,952 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/202491,968 mi+2,016 mi
- 11/04/202594,930 mi+2,962 mi
Average of roughly 2,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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