2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AV09 GVK
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2009. Recorded mileage 182,168 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Apr 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,168 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.
AV09 GVK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2023
- 182,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV09 GVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (AV09 GVK) between May 2012 and February 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2023 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV09 GVK Mileage History
- 14/05/201247,402 mi
- 30/07/201361,569 mi+14,167 mi
- 31/07/201361,575 mi+6 mi
- 02/08/201473,498 mi+11,923 mi
- 02/07/201581,612 mi+8,114 mi
- 29/07/201699,415 mi+17,803 mi
- 22/07/2017122,568 mi+23,153 mi
- 25/07/2017122,568 mi
- 27/07/2018144,027 mi+21,459 mi
- 01/08/2018144,044 mi+17 mi
- 26/07/2019164,894 mi+20,850 mi
- 27/07/2019164,894 mi
- 14/07/2020175,003 mi+10,109 mi
- 14/07/2020175,003 mi
- 29/01/2022175,248 mi+245 mi
- 31/01/2023182,164 mi+6,916 mi
- 09/02/2023182,168 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 12,547 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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