2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AD59 VGR
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 101,476 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,476 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.
AD59 VGR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2024
- 101,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD59 VGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (AD59 VGR) between December 2012 and September 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working mirror/lamp unit broken, water ingress (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre sleeve corroded/broken. (7.1.1)”.
AD59 VGR Mileage History
- 19/12/201225,436 mi
- 19/12/201225,436 mi
- 21/12/201331,385 mi+5,949 mi
- 24/11/201437,499 mi+6,114 mi
- 17/12/201540,623 mi+3,124 mi
- 17/12/201540,622 mi-1 mi
- 15/12/201642,628 mi+2,006 mi
- 14/12/201744,181 mi+1,553 mi
- 14/12/201846,184 mi+2,003 mi
- 14/12/201846,184 mi
- 23/12/201951,320 mi+5,136 mi
- 06/01/202051,325 mi+5 mi
- 29/12/202057,332 mi+6,007 mi
- 18/09/202159,654 mi+2,322 mi
- 09/08/202280,621 mi+20,967 mi
- 31/08/202391,555 mi+10,934 mi
- 01/09/202391,576 mi+21 mi
- 04/09/2024101,476 mi+9,900 mi
Average of roughly 6,494 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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