2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · VN56 YSV
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 119,660 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN56 YSV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2026
- 119,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN56 YSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (VN56 YSV) between January 2010 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”.
VN56 YSV Mileage History
- 04/01/201016,755 mi
- 27/05/201017,938 mi+1,183 mi
- 18/05/201124,568 mi+6,630 mi
- 17/05/201231,249 mi+6,681 mi
- 18/05/201336,979 mi+5,730 mi
- 17/05/201442,620 mi+5,641 mi
- 19/05/201547,461 mi+4,841 mi
- 10/05/201651,681 mi+4,220 mi
- 04/05/201756,649 mi+4,968 mi
- 05/05/201861,157 mi+4,508 mi
- 18/05/201965,368 mi+4,211 mi
- 18/05/201965,368 mi
- 20/11/202071,647 mi+6,279 mi
- 24/11/202071,673 mi+26 mi
- 11/11/202176,479 mi+4,806 mi
- 05/11/202283,162 mi+6,683 mi
- 15/11/202283,423 mi+261 mi
- 20/10/202392,510 mi+9,087 mi
- 27/10/202392,650 mi+140 mi
- 22/11/2024105,687 mi+13,037 mi
- 20/11/2025113,889 mi+8,202 mi
- 28/10/2026119,660 mi+5,771 mi
Average of roughly 6,120 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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