2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA07 LTF
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 115,999 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,999 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.
SA07 LTF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2021
- 115,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA07 LTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (SA07 LTF) between April 2010 and October 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
SA07 LTF Mileage History
- 16/04/201021,269 mi
- 30/04/201128,602 mi+7,333 mi
- 06/02/201238,811 mi+10,209 mi
- 17/10/201242,084 mi+3,273 mi
- 18/10/201242,089 mi+5 mi
- 14/10/201358,979 mi+16,890 mi
- 26/10/201359,013 mi+34 mi
- 30/10/201359,013 mi
- 14/10/201462,860 mi+3,847 mi
- 09/11/201569,059 mi+6,199 mi
- 07/11/201673,769 mi+4,710 mi
- 21/02/201878,027 mi+4,258 mi
- 27/02/201878,027 mi
- 26/04/201986,822 mi+8,795 mi
- 07/10/2020100,967 mi+14,145 mi
- 08/10/2020100,967 mi
- 04/10/2021115,989 mi+15,022 mi
- 06/10/2021115,999 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,256 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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