2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RA57 ESV
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 92,740 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,740 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 ESV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 92,740 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
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 ESV Mileage History
- 31/08/202378,067 mi
- 29/08/202485,409 mi+7,342 mi
- 29/08/202485,410 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/202592,715 mi+7,305 mi
- 02/09/202592,740 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 7,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA57 ESV 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 ESV) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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