2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CP59 FDA
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 51,197 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP59 FDA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 51,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP59 FDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (CP59 FDA) between November 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 91 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))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
CP59 FDA Mileage History
- 08/11/201221,090 mi
- 05/11/201324,814 mi+3,724 mi
- 14/11/201428,397 mi+3,583 mi
- 14/11/201428,397 mi
- 11/11/201530,823 mi+2,426 mi
- 11/11/201633,344 mi+2,521 mi
- 14/11/201734,945 mi+1,601 mi
- 22/11/201735,002 mi+57 mi
- 16/11/201836,517 mi+1,515 mi
- 16/11/201836,517 mi
- 25/11/201938,031 mi+1,514 mi
- 25/11/202038,993 mi+962 mi
- 25/11/202038,995 mi+2 mi
- 13/11/202140,152 mi+1,157 mi
- 13/11/202140,154 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/202344,485 mi+4,331 mi
- 04/10/202344,485 mi
- 04/10/202446,546 mi+2,061 mi
- 07/10/202446,553 mi+7 mi
- 09/10/202549,228 mi+2,675 mi
- 09/10/202549,231 mi+3 mi
- 17/10/202651,174 mi+1,943 mi
- 20/10/202651,197 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 2,159 miles per year across 23 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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