2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RY07 XTZ
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 67,736 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,736 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.
RY07 XTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 67,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY07 XTZ 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 (RY07 XTZ) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
RY07 XTZ Mileage History
- 08/03/202364,439 mi
- 06/03/202464,768 mi+329 mi
- 10/03/202566,335 mi+1,567 mi
- 11/03/202566,339 mi+4 mi
- 26/02/202667,736 mi+1,397 mi
Average of roughly 1,109 miles per year across 5 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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