2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LT57 VUL
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 128,009 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
LT57 VUL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 128,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT57 VUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (LT57 VUL) between September 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
LT57 VUL Mileage History
- 23/09/201080,184 mi
- 21/09/201188,416 mi+8,232 mi
- 04/10/201293,434 mi+5,018 mi
- 04/10/201293,434 mi
- 02/10/201397,441 mi+4,007 mi
- 16/12/2014100,798 mi+3,357 mi
- 17/12/2014100,798 mi
- 15/10/2015103,682 mi+2,884 mi
- 16/10/2015103,685 mi+3 mi
- 19/10/2016106,414 mi+2,729 mi
- 24/10/2017110,576 mi+4,162 mi
- 24/10/2017110,577 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2018114,153 mi+3,576 mi
- 15/10/2019117,666 mi+3,513 mi
- 21/10/2020121,757 mi+4,091 mi
- 18/10/2021123,723 mi+1,966 mi
- 19/10/2021123,723 mi
- 12/10/2022126,218 mi+2,495 mi
- 12/10/2022126,218 mi
- 06/07/2026128,009 mi+1,791 mi
Average of roughly 3,030 miles per year across 20 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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