2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AV09 GVR
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 150,275 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,275 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.
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 GVR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 150,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV09 GVR 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 (AV09 GVR) between February 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 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 (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
AV09 GVR Mileage History
- 11/02/201231,716 mi
- 02/02/201346,035 mi+14,319 mi
- 27/01/201458,646 mi+12,611 mi
- 31/01/201458,860 mi+214 mi
- 02/02/201573,794 mi+14,934 mi
- 02/02/201573,794 mi
- 05/02/201684,698 mi+10,904 mi
- 03/02/201793,278 mi+8,580 mi
- 27/04/2018100,144 mi+6,866 mi
- 03/05/2019104,251 mi+4,107 mi
- 30/07/2020108,153 mi+3,902 mi
- 03/08/2020108,221 mi+68 mi
- 30/06/2021110,941 mi+2,720 mi
- 21/10/2022126,529 mi+15,588 mi
- 20/10/2023138,896 mi+12,367 mi
- 23/10/2023138,896 mi
- 22/10/2024148,756 mi+9,860 mi
- 23/10/2024148,760 mi+4 mi
- 11/12/2025150,275 mi+1,515 mi
- 12/12/2025150,275 mi
Average of roughly 8,569 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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