2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GP07 HLV
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 41,255 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,255 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.
GP07 HLV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 41,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP07 HLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (GP07 HLV) between March 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 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: Tyres (23 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GP07 HLV Mileage History
- 16/03/20109,179 mi
- 15/03/201112,656 mi+3,477 mi
- 13/03/201215,054 mi+2,398 mi
- 12/03/201317,553 mi+2,499 mi
- 11/03/201420,118 mi+2,565 mi
- 10/03/201522,895 mi+2,777 mi
- 16/03/201625,062 mi+2,167 mi
- 14/03/201726,712 mi+1,650 mi
- 13/03/201828,206 mi+1,494 mi
- 13/03/201929,484 mi+1,278 mi
- 12/03/202030,719 mi+1,235 mi
- 16/03/202131,672 mi+953 mi
- 16/03/202131,672 mi
- 09/03/202232,590 mi+918 mi
- 09/03/202232,590 mi
- 17/01/202433,399 mi+809 mi
- 19/01/202433,400 mi+1 mi
- 19/12/202436,121 mi+2,721 mi
- 12/01/202641,255 mi+5,134 mi
- 13/01/202641,255 mi
Average of roughly 2,026 miles per year across 20 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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