2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA07 XCB
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 80,695 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,695 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 XCB Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 80,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA07 XCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (SA07 XCB) between January 2010 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (”.
SA07 XCB Mileage History
- 27/01/201017,021 mi
- 18/02/201121,854 mi+4,833 mi
- 18/02/201121,854 mi
- 20/03/201226,937 mi+5,083 mi
- 10/04/201332,121 mi+5,184 mi
- 28/04/201435,359 mi+3,238 mi
- 28/04/201435,359 mi
- 31/03/201537,807 mi+2,448 mi
- 31/03/201537,807 mi
- 24/06/201538,587 mi+780 mi
- 30/06/201538,587 mi
- 20/06/201645,263 mi+6,676 mi
- 20/06/201645,263 mi
- 19/06/201752,767 mi+7,504 mi
- 20/06/201752,767 mi
- 21/06/201855,348 mi+2,581 mi
- 21/06/201855,348 mi
- 25/06/201959,358 mi+4,010 mi
- 04/07/201959,358 mi
- 14/09/201959,370 mi+12 mi
- 15/09/202062,632 mi+3,262 mi
- 20/09/202165,049 mi+2,417 mi
- 14/11/202266,057 mi+1,008 mi
- 15/11/202266,060 mi+3 mi
- 15/11/202266,062 mi+2 mi
- 11/11/202371,473 mi+5,411 mi
- 14/11/202371,506 mi+33 mi
- 07/11/202475,368 mi+3,862 mi
- 11/11/202580,694 mi+5,326 mi
- 25/11/202580,695 mi+1 mi
- 25/11/202580,695 mi
Average of roughly 4,023 miles per year across 31 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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