2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LM57 KVA
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 147,267 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 KVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2026
- 147,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 KVA 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 (LM57 KVA) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LM57 KVA Mileage History
- 10/10/2024134,839 mi
- 21/10/2024134,839 mi
- 08/10/2025138,276 mi+3,437 mi
- 13/10/2025138,276 mi
- 22/10/2026147,267 mi+8,991 mi
Average of roughly 6,117 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: Poor
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