2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM07 EBU
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2007. Recorded mileage 148,140 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,140 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1198cc
SM07 EBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2023
- 148,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SM07 EBU Mileage History
- 14/10/2021128,469 mi
- 06/10/2022140,172 mi+11,703 mi
- 06/10/2022140,172 mi
- 29/09/2023148,140 mi+7,968 mi
- 29/09/2023148,140 mi
Average of roughly 10,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM07 EBU 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 (SM07 EBU) between October 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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