2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · MJ57 ELU
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 101,671 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
MJ57 ELU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 101,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MJ57 ELU Mileage History
- 15/05/202481,574 mi
- 28/04/202590,904 mi+9,330 mi
- 29/04/202590,904 mi
- 16/05/2026101,671 mi+10,767 mi
- 16/05/2026101,671 mi
Average of roughly 10,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ57 ELU 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 (MJ57 ELU) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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