2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SP57 LAO
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 65,485 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP57 LAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 65,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP57 LAO 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 (SP57 LAO) between October 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SP57 LAO Mileage History
- 10/10/202563,623 mi
- 10/10/202563,623 mi
- 19/09/202665,471 mi+1,848 mi
- 23/09/202665,485 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,954 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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