2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RK57 VDD
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 92,456 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,456 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.
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.
RK57 VDD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 92,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK57 VDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (RK57 VDD) between September 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
RK57 VDD Mileage History
- 24/09/201026,413 mi
- 29/09/201026,413 mi
- 30/09/201129,095 mi+2,682 mi
- 12/10/201231,342 mi+2,247 mi
- 30/10/201333,759 mi+2,417 mi
- 21/10/201438,933 mi+5,174 mi
- 23/10/201542,091 mi+3,158 mi
- 31/10/201645,538 mi+3,447 mi
- 01/11/201645,539 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/201746,689 mi+1,150 mi
- 19/10/201847,764 mi+1,075 mi
- 17/10/201949,188 mi+1,424 mi
- 16/10/202054,006 mi+4,818 mi
- 13/10/202161,708 mi+7,702 mi
- 08/10/202267,548 mi+5,840 mi
- 10/10/202267,552 mi+4 mi
- 20/07/202371,997 mi+4,445 mi
- 26/07/202372,004 mi+7 mi
- 22/07/202478,947 mi+6,943 mi
- 14/07/202585,611 mi+6,664 mi
- 29/06/202692,455 mi+6,844 mi
- 03/07/202692,456 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,187 miles per year across 22 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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