2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · DA09 OES
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 193,128 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA09 OES Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2024
- 193,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA09 OES 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 (DA09 OES) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
DA09 OES Mileage History
- 05/08/2022175,508 mi
- 01/09/2023184,651 mi+9,143 mi
- 15/10/2024193,128 mi+8,477 mi
Average of roughly 8,026 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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