2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GU57 YJC
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 120,802 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,802 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.
GU57 YJC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 120,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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GU57 YJC Mileage History
- 27/08/201015,487 mi
- 26/08/201121,033 mi+5,546 mi
- 24/08/201226,378 mi+5,345 mi
- 23/08/201332,182 mi+5,804 mi
- 22/08/201438,225 mi+6,043 mi
- 12/06/201542,551 mi+4,326 mi
- 24/05/201657,900 mi+15,349 mi
- 07/11/201784,043 mi+26,143 mi
- 29/10/2018100,301 mi+16,258 mi
- 29/10/2018100,301 mi
- 24/04/2019108,487 mi+8,186 mi
- 24/04/2019108,487 mi
- 21/08/2020109,096 mi+609 mi
- 20/08/2021109,487 mi+391 mi
- 24/08/2021109,489 mi+2 mi
- 10/08/2022113,355 mi+3,866 mi
- 15/08/2023117,377 mi+4,022 mi
- 16/08/2023117,385 mi+8 mi
- 16/08/2024120,802 mi+3,417 mi
Average of roughly 7,538 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
GU57 YJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (GU57 YJC) between August 2010 and August 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 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 (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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