2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · 488 RTX
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2009. Recorded mileage 66,479 miles. MOT valid until 06/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1198cc
488 RTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 66,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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488 RTX Mileage History
- 27/04/202343,383 mi
- 07/05/202452,319 mi+8,936 mi
- 22/04/202562,631 mi+10,312 mi
- 22/04/202562,631 mi
- 08/05/202666,479 mi+3,848 mi
Average of roughly 7,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
488 RTX 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 (488 RTX) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced side repeater dim (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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