2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · DU09 GVM
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 02/03/2009. Recorded mileage 111,151 miles. MOT valid until 07/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1422cc
DU09 GVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 111,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DU09 GVM Mileage History
- 01/08/2024103,172 mi
- 09/08/2024103,172 mi
- 23/07/2025107,350 mi+4,178 mi
- 28/07/2025107,418 mi+68 mi
- 15/07/2026111,151 mi+3,733 mi
Average of roughly 4,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU09 GVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (DU09 GVM) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.