2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OJZ 8014
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 111,526 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,526 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.
OJZ 8014 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 111,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OJZ 8014 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (OJZ 8014) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Central Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
OJZ 8014 Mileage History
- 10/10/202388,387 mi
- 01/10/202496,495 mi+8,108 mi
- 11/03/2025100,310 mi+3,815 mi
- 11/04/2026111,382 mi+11,072 mi
- 15/04/2026111,526 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 9,206 miles per year across 5 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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