2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · CY09 LWR

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 27 August 2025 at 83,348 miles which recorded no defects. The preceding annual tests also show clean passes, with the 3 September 2024 examination at 81,423 miles and the 30 August 2023 examination at 79,489 miles both returning no advisories. The vehicle cleared its latest MOT just under eleven months before today's date, so the record remains current. Mileage stands at 83,348 miles against a 2009 build, equating to roughly 4,900 miles per year. The odometer moved only 1,924 miles between August 2023 and September 2024, then a further 1,925 miles to August 2025. Such low annual use over seventeen years suggests extended standing periods rather than continuous daily driving. The DVSA data shows no gaps in testing and no accumulated high-mileage wear on consumables or drivetrain parts. Two failed tests appear in the history, both on the same days as subsequent passes: 30 August 2023 and 2 September 2024, each at the stated mileages with no defects recorded. This pattern indicates administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, as the vehicle passed on re-examination within hours. No recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions were ever logged across the five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection given the car's age. Standing time promotes perishing of rubber components, seized calipers, and underside corrosion invisible to the MOT lane if superficial. Verify tyre sidewall condition, brake binding after a road test, and structural integrity around sills and subframes before purchase.