2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · MJ57 XBU
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 10/11/2007. Recorded mileage 97,368 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,368 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1422cc
MJ57 XBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
- 97,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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 XBU Mileage History
- 09/12/202183,297 mi
- 09/12/202183,297 mi
- 22/09/202288,354 mi+5,057 mi
- 12/09/202397,242 mi+8,888 mi
- 21/09/202397,368 mi+126 mi
Average of roughly 7,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ57 XBU 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 XBU) between December 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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