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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2007 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1400cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 48,648 miles on the clock, averaging 4,390 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for YF57 YXJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 48,648 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,390 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YF57 YXJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1400cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YF — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About YF57 YXJ
What car is YF57 YXJ?
YF57 YXJ is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1400cc). First registered in Leeds in 2007.
What is the mileage of YF57 YXJ?
The last recorded mileage for YF57 YXJ was 48,648 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YF57 YXJ passed its MOT?
YF57 YXJ has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Nov 2016.
Is YF57 YXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YF57 YXJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YF57 YXJ?
YF57 YXJ is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.