2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL57 KGU
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2007. Recorded mileage 133,715 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1198cc
SL57 KGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 133,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SL57 KGU Mileage History
- 28/09/2022110,502 mi
- 26/09/2023120,735 mi+10,233 mi
- 06/10/2023120,746 mi+11 mi
- 29/01/2025133,715 mi+12,969 mi
Average of roughly 9,927 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SL57 KGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (SL57 KGU) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average ”.
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