2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SD57 HJE
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 75,727 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD57 HJE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2022
- 75,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD57 HJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (SD57 HJE) between November 2021 and August 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2022 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: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
SD57 HJE Mileage History
- 23/11/202172,345 mi
- 23/11/202172,345 mi
- 03/08/202275,727 mi+3,382 mi
Average of roughly 4,885 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Timing Chain Rattle (1.2 TSI)Serious
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