2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YC57 XLU
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 136,774 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC57 XLU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2024
- 136,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC57 XLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (YC57 XLU) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
YC57 XLU Mileage History
- 11/08/2022127,574 mi
- 18/08/2023131,885 mi+4,311 mi
- 25/08/2023131,890 mi+5 mi
- 28/08/2024136,774 mi+4,884 mi
Average of roughly 4,493 miles per year across 4 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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