2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WU57 SVF
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 135,819 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,819 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WU57 SVF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 135,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU57 SVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (WU57 SVF) between December 2010 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
WU57 SVF Mileage History
- 08/12/201044,320 mi
- 27/01/201259,493 mi+15,173 mi
- 31/01/201259,495 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/201362,889 mi+3,394 mi
- 21/01/201362,889 mi
- 24/01/201477,838 mi+14,949 mi
- 09/04/201587,063 mi+9,225 mi
- 09/04/201587,063 mi
- 08/04/201690,967 mi+3,904 mi
- 06/04/201794,757 mi+3,790 mi
- 13/04/201898,668 mi+3,911 mi
- 18/04/201898,701 mi+33 mi
- 05/04/2019102,170 mi+3,469 mi
- 05/04/2019102,170 mi
- 10/06/2020105,045 mi+2,875 mi
- 10/06/2020105,045 mi
- 03/06/2021109,173 mi+4,128 mi
- 12/04/2022116,486 mi+7,313 mi
- 12/04/2022116,486 mi
- 12/04/2023127,637 mi+11,151 mi
- 25/07/2023127,671 mi+34 mi
- 21/08/2024130,599 mi+2,928 mi
- 27/08/2025135,817 mi+5,218 mi
- 28/08/2025135,819 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,216 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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