2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DN59 LMX
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 109,155 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
DN59 LMX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 109,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN59 LMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (DN59 LMX) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 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: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DN59 LMX Mileage History
- 30/09/202291,256 mi
- 07/10/202291,529 mi+273 mi
- 29/09/202399,957 mi+8,428 mi
- 27/09/2024109,155 mi+9,198 mi
Average of roughly 8,983 miles per year across 4 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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