2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AD59 VCU
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 136,888 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- 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.
AD59 VCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 136,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD59 VCU 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 (AD59 VCU) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 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: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps near side rear (4.7.2 (a”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AD59 VCU Mileage History
- 09/02/2024132,741 mi
- 09/02/2024132,743 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/2025136,682 mi+3,939 mi
- 28/01/2025136,686 mi+4 mi
- 24/01/2026136,888 mi+202 mi
Average of roughly 2,119 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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