2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YT57 WFZ
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 161,013 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,013 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.
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YT57 WFZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2024
- 161,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT57 WFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (YT57 WFZ) between October 2010 and April 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YT57 WFZ Mileage History
- 25/10/201021,220 mi
- 24/10/201128,192 mi+6,972 mi
- 29/10/201235,601 mi+7,409 mi
- 09/01/201335,730 mi+129 mi
- 09/12/201351,347 mi+15,617 mi
- 22/12/201470,685 mi+19,338 mi
- 22/12/201470,685 mi
- 10/12/201589,802 mi+19,117 mi
- 04/01/2017110,460 mi+20,658 mi
- 13/12/2017123,198 mi+12,738 mi
- 14/12/2017123,197 mi-1 mi
- 18/12/2018131,509 mi+8,312 mi
- 07/01/2020138,247 mi+6,738 mi
- 08/01/2021141,096 mi+2,849 mi
- 28/02/2022147,796 mi+6,700 mi
- 12/04/2023155,623 mi+7,827 mi
- 27/04/2023155,716 mi+93 mi
- 29/04/2023155,716 mi
- 19/04/2024161,013 mi+5,297 mi
Average of roughly 10,367 miles per year across 19 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: 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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