2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HJ57 XAR
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 117,714 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,714 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.
HJ57 XAR Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 117,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ57 XAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (HJ57 XAR) between August 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
HJ57 XAR Mileage History
- 21/08/201014,683 mi
- 21/08/201014,683 mi
- 20/08/201118,501 mi+3,818 mi
- 20/08/201118,501 mi
- 11/09/201221,432 mi+2,931 mi
- 14/09/201326,350 mi+4,918 mi
- 16/08/201432,541 mi+6,191 mi
- 12/09/201538,837 mi+6,296 mi
- 12/09/201538,837 mi
- 17/09/201645,977 mi+7,140 mi
- 19/05/201748,641 mi+2,664 mi
- 19/05/201857,002 mi+8,361 mi
- 16/05/201963,774 mi+6,772 mi
- 16/05/201963,774 mi
- 12/11/202074,330 mi+10,556 mi
- 12/11/202074,333 mi+3 mi
- 08/07/202289,090 mi+14,757 mi
- 09/06/202396,134 mi+7,044 mi
- 09/06/202396,134 mi
- 18/07/2024105,098 mi+8,964 mi
- 19/07/2024105,098 mi
- 08/07/2025111,536 mi+6,438 mi
- 08/07/2025111,536 mi
- 01/07/2026117,714 mi+6,178 mi
- 09/07/2026117,714 mi
Average of roughly 6,487 miles per year across 25 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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