2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · PL57 AEP
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 74,948 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,948 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.
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.
PL57 AEP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 74,948 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.
PL57 AEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (PL57 AEP) between January 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer s”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
PL57 AEP Mileage History
- 31/01/201135,525 mi
- 30/01/201241,747 mi+6,222 mi
- 08/11/201244,512 mi+2,765 mi
- 30/10/201348,490 mi+3,978 mi
- 10/10/201451,388 mi+2,898 mi
- 04/11/201554,194 mi+2,806 mi
- 04/11/201554,194 mi
- 01/11/201655,568 mi+1,374 mi
- 30/10/201757,609 mi+2,041 mi
- 02/11/201859,148 mi+1,539 mi
- 06/11/201859,309 mi+161 mi
- 17/10/201960,818 mi+1,509 mi
- 13/10/202062,300 mi+1,482 mi
- 14/10/202062,307 mi+7 mi
- 19/10/202165,774 mi+3,467 mi
- 25/10/202268,505 mi+2,731 mi
- 25/10/202268,513 mi+8 mi
- 26/10/202370,612 mi+2,099 mi
- 29/10/202472,986 mi+2,374 mi
- 31/10/202473,003 mi+17 mi
- 24/10/202574,928 mi+1,925 mi
- 29/10/202574,948 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,674 miles per year across 22 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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