2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AK59 RZP
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 105,693 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,693 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.
AK59 RZP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 105,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 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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AK59 RZP Mileage History
- 07/11/201231,034 mi
- 06/11/201340,819 mi+9,785 mi
- 07/11/201340,819 mi
- 08/09/201445,158 mi+4,339 mi
- 02/09/201550,811 mi+5,653 mi
- 02/09/201550,811 mi
- 04/11/201658,428 mi+7,617 mi
- 04/11/201658,428 mi
- 23/10/201760,889 mi+2,461 mi
- 01/11/201869,516 mi+8,627 mi
- 05/11/201869,516 mi
- 20/11/201975,961 mi+6,445 mi
- 26/11/202078,161 mi+2,200 mi
- 27/11/202078,161 mi
- 09/12/202179,926 mi+1,765 mi
- 10/12/202179,928 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/202282,940 mi+3,012 mi
- 09/12/202282,940 mi
- 10/11/202388,310 mi+5,370 mi
- 14/11/202388,314 mi+4 mi
- 16/12/202494,845 mi+6,531 mi
- 24/01/202594,896 mi+51 mi
- 28/01/202594,900 mi+4 mi
- 30/01/2026105,687 mi+10,787 mi
- 03/02/2026105,693 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,639 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
AK59 RZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (AK59 RZP) between November 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing unable to be tested (1.2.1 (f))”.
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