2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DU09 GWE
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2009. Recorded mileage 96,199 miles. MOT valid until 16/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,199 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1198cc
DU09 GWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 96,199 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.
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 GWE Mileage History
- 04/07/202377,882 mi
- 15/07/202482,997 mi+5,115 mi
- 18/07/202482,999 mi+2 mi
- 10/07/202588,900 mi+5,901 mi
- 16/07/202696,199 mi+7,299 mi
Average of roughly 6,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU09 GWE 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 GWE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol tank neck (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.