2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · RY07 WTC
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 196,936 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY07 WTC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2022
- 196,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY07 WTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (RY07 WTC) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
RY07 WTC Mileage History
- 05/07/2022196,936 mi
- 05/07/2022196,936 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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