2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GU07 WTL
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 125,197 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,197 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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GU07 WTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/06/2024
- 125,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU07 WTL 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 (GU07 WTL) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
GU07 WTL Mileage History
- 10/06/2022114,154 mi
- 10/06/2022114,154 mi
- 09/06/2023119,722 mi+5,568 mi
- 12/06/2023119,773 mi+51 mi
- 12/06/2024125,197 mi+5,424 mi
Average of roughly 5,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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