2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SC56 HCP
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 201,010 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,010 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.
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SC56 HCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 21/01/2025
- 201,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC56 HCP 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 (SC56 HCP) between December 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SC56 HCP Mileage History
- 21/12/2022183,234 mi
- 21/12/2022183,234 mi
- 21/12/2023191,758 mi+8,524 mi
- 23/01/2024191,758 mi
- 21/01/2025201,010 mi+9,252 mi
Average of roughly 8,522 miles per year across 5 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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