2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EA59 BGO
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 52,187 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,187 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.
EA59 BGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 52,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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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EA59 BGO Mileage History
- 13/02/202445,259 mi
- 13/02/202445,259 mi
- 11/02/202549,008 mi+3,749 mi
- 11/02/202549,008 mi
- 11/02/202652,187 mi+3,179 mi
Average of roughly 3,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 BGO 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 (EA59 BGO) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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