2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RA57 EOU
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 109,145 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,145 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.
RA57 EOU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 109,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RA57 EOU Mileage History
- 18/12/201025,779 mi
- 18/12/201025,779 mi
- 17/12/201131,807 mi+6,028 mi
- 14/12/201238,052 mi+6,245 mi
- 18/12/201238,087 mi+35 mi
- 22/11/201343,900 mi+5,813 mi
- 26/11/201343,935 mi+35 mi
- 27/03/201445,761 mi+1,826 mi
- 30/03/201558,426 mi+12,665 mi
- 30/03/201558,426 mi
- 26/08/201562,892 mi+4,466 mi
- 23/11/201562,906 mi+14 mi
- 25/11/201562,943 mi+37 mi
- 15/06/201871,202 mi+8,259 mi
- 15/07/201974,971 mi+3,769 mi
- 28/09/202182,650 mi+7,679 mi
- 05/01/202386,920 mi+4,270 mi
- 09/01/202386,920 mi
- 04/01/202493,543 mi+6,623 mi
- 06/01/202493,555 mi+12 mi
- 21/11/2024106,505 mi+12,950 mi
- 21/11/2024106,505 mi
- 19/01/2026109,145 mi+2,640 mi
Average of roughly 5,525 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
RA57 EOU 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 (RA57 EOU) between December 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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