2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · VO57 VOA
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 159,212 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO57 VOA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 159,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO57 VOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (VO57 VOA) between September 2010 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
VO57 VOA Mileage History
- 23/09/201032,345 mi
- 30/09/201138,506 mi+6,161 mi
- 27/09/201247,212 mi+8,706 mi
- 20/09/201357,865 mi+10,653 mi
- 18/09/201468,066 mi+10,201 mi
- 24/09/201579,655 mi+11,589 mi
- 24/09/201579,655 mi
- 28/09/201690,159 mi+10,504 mi
- 28/09/2017101,522 mi+11,363 mi
- 25/09/2018114,152 mi+12,630 mi
- 27/09/2018114,240 mi+88 mi
- 17/09/2019123,375 mi+9,135 mi
- 18/09/2019123,379 mi+4 mi
- 23/09/2020127,411 mi+4,032 mi
- 14/05/2021127,427 mi+16 mi
- 19/05/2021127,432 mi+5 mi
- 11/05/2022132,032 mi+4,600 mi
- 18/05/2022132,123 mi+91 mi
- 17/05/2023136,642 mi+4,519 mi
- 07/06/2023136,651 mi+9 mi
- 04/06/2024145,566 mi+8,915 mi
- 10/06/2024145,566 mi
- 09/06/2025154,017 mi+8,451 mi
- 09/06/2025154,019 mi+2 mi
- 26/05/2026159,214 mi+5,195 mi
- 26/05/2026159,212 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 8,095 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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