2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AK09 FCE
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 106,017 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK09 FCE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 106,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK09 FCE 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 (AK09 FCE) between March 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
AK09 FCE Mileage History
- 16/03/201234,861 mi
- 07/03/201343,356 mi+8,495 mi
- 07/03/201343,356 mi
- 04/03/201452,169 mi+8,813 mi
- 23/03/201561,962 mi+9,793 mi
- 23/03/201667,937 mi+5,975 mi
- 21/03/201774,627 mi+6,690 mi
- 05/03/201878,213 mi+3,586 mi
- 06/03/201878,213 mi
- 21/03/201980,521 mi+2,308 mi
- 20/03/202084,390 mi+3,869 mi
- 22/03/202189,254 mi+4,864 mi
- 22/03/202189,254 mi
- 22/03/202291,913 mi+2,659 mi
- 13/03/202397,250 mi+5,337 mi
- 25/03/2024100,603 mi+3,353 mi
- 25/03/2024100,603 mi
- 19/03/2025103,277 mi+2,674 mi
- 19/03/2025103,277 mi
- 10/04/2026106,017 mi+2,740 mi
Average of roughly 5,058 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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