2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RA57 ESU
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 98,710 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,710 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 ESU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 98,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RA57 ESU Mileage History
- 09/03/202393,172 mi
- 05/04/202496,518 mi+3,346 mi
- 05/04/202496,518 mi
- 26/03/202598,710 mi+2,192 mi
- 26/03/202598,710 mi
Average of roughly 2,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA57 ESU 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 (RA57 ESU) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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