2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DU59 XTG
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 69,597 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,597 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.
DU59 XTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 69,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 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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DU59 XTG Mileage History
- 27/09/202348,548 mi
- 03/10/202457,150 mi+8,602 mi
- 04/10/202457,162 mi+12 mi
- 27/11/202569,593 mi+12,431 mi
- 04/12/202569,597 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU59 XTG 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 (DU59 XTG) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 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 (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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