2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AF09 YWJ
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 11/05/2009. Recorded mileage 141,355 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,355 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1422cc
AF09 YWJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 141,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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AF09 YWJ Mileage History
- 11/05/201239,510 mi
- 15/05/201350,210 mi+10,700 mi
- 28/09/201553,008 mi+2,798 mi
- 09/09/201666,467 mi+13,459 mi
- 22/09/201779,326 mi+12,859 mi
- 21/09/201884,178 mi+4,852 mi
- 24/09/201992,947 mi+8,769 mi
- 15/09/202098,233 mi+5,286 mi
- 15/09/202098,233 mi
- 13/09/2021101,153 mi+2,920 mi
- 20/09/2021101,400 mi+247 mi
- 20/09/2022108,090 mi+6,690 mi
- 20/09/2022108,090 mi
- 19/09/2023114,210 mi+6,120 mi
- 26/09/2023114,236 mi+26 mi
- 24/07/2024121,354 mi+7,118 mi
- 29/07/2024121,359 mi+5 mi
- 31/07/2025132,304 mi+10,945 mi
- 09/04/2026141,355 mi+9,051 mi
- 06/07/2026141,355 mi
Average of roughly 7,197 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
AF09 YWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (AF09 YWJ) between May 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.