2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · W99 WAW
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 81,284 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
W99 WAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 81,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W99 WAW Mileage History
- 20/10/202260,746 mi
- 21/10/202363,997 mi+3,251 mi
- 22/11/202469,105 mi+5,108 mi
- 22/11/202581,284 mi+12,179 mi
- 22/11/202581,284 mi
Average of roughly 6,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W99 WAW 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 (W99 WAW) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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