2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RF57 BVK
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 98,616 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 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 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,616 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.
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RF57 BVK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 98,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF57 BVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (RF57 BVK) between September 2010 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RF57 BVK Mileage History
- 22/09/201024,138 mi
- 21/11/201136,765 mi+12,627 mi
- 05/11/201249,599 mi+12,834 mi
- 11/11/201359,684 mi+10,085 mi
- 07/11/201471,750 mi+12,066 mi
- 16/11/201580,909 mi+9,159 mi
- 04/11/201682,807 mi+1,898 mi
- 03/11/201784,929 mi+2,122 mi
- 26/10/201886,356 mi+1,427 mi
- 26/10/201886,356 mi
- 03/03/202094,811 mi+8,455 mi
- 04/03/202094,811 mi
- 01/03/202197,216 mi+2,405 mi
- 29/12/202298,573 mi+1,357 mi
- 20/04/202698,616 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 4,782 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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