2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RA07 RHY
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 106,747 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
RA07 RHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 106,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA07 RHY 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 (RA07 RHY) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RA07 RHY Mileage History
- 02/09/202487,228 mi
- 05/09/2025102,986 mi+15,758 mi
- 17/09/2025103,384 mi+398 mi
- 10/08/2026106,747 mi+3,363 mi
- 10/08/2026106,747 mi
Average of roughly 10,079 miles per year across 5 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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