2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PL07 DOU
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 115,972 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL07 DOU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 115,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL07 DOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (PL07 DOU) between July 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
PL07 DOU Mileage History
- 27/07/201018,964 mi
- 13/07/201125,472 mi+6,508 mi
- 23/07/201233,192 mi+7,720 mi
- 23/07/201233,192 mi
- 27/06/201338,880 mi+5,688 mi
- 03/07/201450,710 mi+11,830 mi
- 03/07/201450,710 mi
- 15/07/201559,921 mi+9,211 mi
- 21/06/201665,781 mi+5,860 mi
- 13/06/201771,846 mi+6,065 mi
- 22/06/201877,180 mi+5,334 mi
- 22/06/201877,180 mi
- 01/07/201985,519 mi+8,339 mi
- 08/06/202094,455 mi+8,936 mi
- 08/06/202094,455 mi
- 07/07/202199,309 mi+4,854 mi
- 16/06/202299,404 mi+95 mi
- 17/06/202299,408 mi+4 mi
- 30/06/2023107,653 mi+8,245 mi
- 12/07/2023107,720 mi+67 mi
- 10/01/2024109,844 mi+2,124 mi
- 10/01/2024109,844 mi
- 06/01/2025113,852 mi+4,008 mi
- 07/01/2026115,972 mi+2,120 mi
- 07/01/2026115,972 mi
Average of roughly 6,279 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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