2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · CV09 PKA
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2009. Recorded mileage 172,658 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV09 PKA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2022
- 172,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV09 PKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (CV09 PKA) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2022 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
CV09 PKA Mileage History
- 10/11/2021158,647 mi
- 19/11/2021158,811 mi+164 mi
- 29/11/2022172,658 mi+13,847 mi
Average of roughly 13,337 miles per year across 3 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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