2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · CL05 VEL
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 123,494 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,494 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.
CL05 VEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 123,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CL05 VEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (CL05 VEL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
CL05 VEL Mileage History
- 13/11/2023114,851 mi
- 11/11/2024119,042 mi+4,191 mi
- 11/11/2024119,042 mi
- 10/11/2025123,494 mi+4,452 mi
- 10/11/2025123,494 mi
Average of roughly 4,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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