2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · EA59 HWB
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 86,752 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,752 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.
EA59 HWB Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 86,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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 HWB Mileage History
- 26/10/201219,103 mi
- 18/11/201324,395 mi+5,292 mi
- 18/11/201324,395 mi
- 17/11/201430,565 mi+6,170 mi
- 16/11/201536,446 mi+5,881 mi
- 04/11/201643,445 mi+6,999 mi
- 04/11/201643,445 mi
- 08/11/201748,806 mi+5,361 mi
- 15/11/201851,372 mi+2,566 mi
- 01/11/201953,660 mi+2,288 mi
- 11/11/202055,149 mi+1,489 mi
- 11/11/202157,532 mi+2,383 mi
- 18/11/202264,846 mi+7,314 mi
- 18/11/202264,846 mi
- 13/11/202371,869 mi+7,023 mi
- 06/11/202480,720 mi+8,851 mi
- 18/11/202586,752 mi+6,032 mi
Average of roughly 5,179 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 HWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (EA59 HWB) between October 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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