2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SA07 PPU
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 146,033 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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 PPU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2023
- 146,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA07 PPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (SA07 PPU) between April 2010 and July 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
SA07 PPU Mileage History
- 06/04/201063,876 mi
- 29/03/201183,009 mi+19,133 mi
- 13/04/201299,789 mi+16,780 mi
- 25/04/2013113,906 mi+14,117 mi
- 25/04/2014121,081 mi+7,175 mi
- 22/04/2015123,290 mi+2,209 mi
- 23/04/2016126,195 mi+2,905 mi
- 23/08/2017130,953 mi+4,758 mi
- 23/08/2017130,953 mi
- 17/09/2018134,665 mi+3,712 mi
- 24/09/2018134,736 mi+71 mi
- 23/09/2019137,232 mi+2,496 mi
- 25/09/2020139,064 mi+1,832 mi
- 05/10/2020139,066 mi+2 mi
- 18/10/2021141,967 mi+2,901 mi
- 19/10/2021141,969 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/2023146,033 mi+4,064 mi
Average of roughly 6,199 miles per year across 17 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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