2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YT57 WGD
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 95,915 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,915 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.
YT57 WGD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 95,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT57 WGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (YT57 WGD) between December 2010 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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 (31 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
YT57 WGD Mileage History
- 07/12/201016,488 mi
- 17/05/201224,127 mi+7,639 mi
- 01/06/201331,149 mi+7,022 mi
- 03/06/201331,149 mi
- 07/07/201440,790 mi+9,641 mi
- 07/07/201440,790 mi
- 11/06/201549,109 mi+8,319 mi
- 11/06/201549,109 mi
- 18/07/201657,450 mi+8,341 mi
- 15/08/201760,760 mi+3,310 mi
- 15/08/201760,766 mi+6 mi
- 15/08/201864,830 mi+4,064 mi
- 23/08/201968,468 mi+3,638 mi
- 28/08/201968,469 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/202070,988 mi+2,519 mi
- 23/08/202173,211 mi+2,223 mi
- 25/08/202173,231 mi+20 mi
- 15/08/202276,592 mi+3,361 mi
- 21/08/202380,492 mi+3,900 mi
- 20/08/202485,226 mi+4,734 mi
- 20/08/202485,226 mi
- 26/08/202590,043 mi+4,817 mi
- 01/09/202590,099 mi+56 mi
- 15/08/202695,759 mi+5,660 mi
- 09/09/202695,915 mi+156 mi
Average of roughly 5,041 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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