2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AV09 GVL
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 145,693 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV09 GVL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2024
- 145,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV09 GVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (AV09 GVL) between March 2012 and November 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
AV09 GVL Mileage History
- 15/03/201235,034 mi
- 16/03/201235,075 mi+41 mi
- 16/11/201236,297 mi+1,222 mi
- 13/04/201340,312 mi+4,015 mi
- 26/04/201450,190 mi+9,878 mi
- 31/03/201557,597 mi+7,407 mi
- 30/04/201558,266 mi+669 mi
- 30/04/201558,266 mi
- 21/05/201665,891 mi+7,625 mi
- 21/05/201665,891 mi
- 29/06/201774,814 mi+8,923 mi
- 29/06/201774,814 mi
- 19/06/201882,516 mi+7,702 mi
- 21/05/201989,931 mi+7,415 mi
- 22/06/202096,235 mi+6,304 mi
- 23/06/202096,235 mi
- 21/06/202199,097 mi+2,862 mi
- 22/06/202199,103 mi+6 mi
- 16/06/2022104,413 mi+5,310 mi
- 16/06/2022104,413 mi
- 09/06/2023109,745 mi+5,332 mi
- 19/11/2024145,693 mi+35,948 mi
Average of roughly 8,726 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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