The road tax status for E26 LCH is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E26 LCH?

The MOT for E26 LCH is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of E26 LCH?

The recorded mileage for E26 LCH is 67,494 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E26 LCH ULEZ compliant?

Yes, E26 LCH (VOLKSWAGEN POLO) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Does E26 LCH have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, E26 LCH is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

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Outstanding Recall

2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · E26 LCH

E26 LCH

2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09/06/2009. Recorded mileage 67,494 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2009 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 10/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 67,494 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

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Valid until 10/03/2027

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Mileage: 67,494 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2009
Engine: 1198cc

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E26 LCH Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
67,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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E26 LCH Mileage History

13/05/202359,285 mi
18/05/202463,177 mi+3,892 mi
17/05/202565,758 mi+2,581 mi
10/03/202667,494 mi+1,736 mi
11/03/202667,494 mi

Average of roughly 2,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E26 LCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 07:23

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (E26 LCH) between May 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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