2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AV59 RYG
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 2,562 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,562 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.
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AV59 RYG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 2,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV59 RYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (AV59 RYG) between October 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV59 RYG Mileage History
- 30/10/2012768 mi
- 17/10/20131,295 mi+527 mi
- 29/10/20141,509 mi+214 mi
- 20/10/20151,660 mi+151 mi
- 26/10/20161,862 mi+202 mi
- 16/10/20172,006 mi+144 mi
- 16/10/20182,124 mi+118 mi
- 18/10/20192,272 mi+148 mi
- 18/10/20192,275 mi+3 mi
- 20/10/20202,345 mi+70 mi
- 26/10/20212,363 mi+18 mi
- 19/10/20222,394 mi+31 mi
- 16/10/20232,421 mi+27 mi
- 16/10/20242,482 mi+61 mi
- 16/10/20252,545 mi+63 mi
- 20/10/20262,562 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 128 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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