2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MM56 LWJ
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 134,272 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
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MM56 LWJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2022
- 134,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM56 LWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (MM56 LWJ) between January 2010 and December 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (31 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))”.
MM56 LWJ Mileage History
- 11/01/201053,030 mi
- 22/01/201163,266 mi+10,236 mi
- 03/02/201271,815 mi+8,549 mi
- 04/02/201271,815 mi
- 09/02/201381,865 mi+10,050 mi
- 16/02/201381,865 mi
- 08/02/201492,175 mi+10,310 mi
- 13/10/201495,987 mi+3,812 mi
- 06/10/2015101,690 mi+5,703 mi
- 06/10/2015101,690 mi
- 26/10/2016106,184 mi+4,494 mi
- 27/10/2016106,200 mi+16 mi
- 02/11/2017110,204 mi+4,004 mi
- 07/11/2017110,204 mi
- 08/10/2018115,024 mi+4,820 mi
- 10/10/2018115,024 mi
- 31/10/2019119,570 mi+4,546 mi
- 05/11/2019119,652 mi+82 mi
- 28/10/2020123,874 mi+4,222 mi
- 11/11/2021128,940 mi+5,066 mi
- 11/11/2021128,940 mi
- 03/12/2022134,272 mi+5,332 mi
- 03/12/2022134,272 mi
Average of roughly 6,301 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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