2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LA07 EOV
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 48,911 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA07 EOV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2022
- 48,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA07 EOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (LA07 EOV) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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