2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · HF57 DYO
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 125,276 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF57 DYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 125,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF57 DYO 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 (HF57 DYO) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HF57 DYO Mileage History
- 06/07/2023115,957 mi
- 06/07/2023115,957 mi
- 01/07/2024121,042 mi+5,085 mi
- 25/06/2025125,274 mi+4,232 mi
- 26/06/2025125,276 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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