2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EA59 NME
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 168,494 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 NME Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 168,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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 NME Mileage History
- 09/11/201235,153 mi
- 02/01/201447,022 mi+11,869 mi
- 02/01/201447,022 mi
- 02/01/201560,079 mi+13,057 mi
- 02/01/201560,079 mi
- 22/12/201575,226 mi+15,147 mi
- 23/12/201575,247 mi+21 mi
- 02/12/201689,359 mi+14,112 mi
- 02/12/201689,359 mi
- 09/02/201896,289 mi+6,930 mi
- 09/02/201896,289 mi
- 09/02/2019101,701 mi+5,412 mi
- 09/02/2019101,701 mi
- 08/02/2020108,280 mi+6,579 mi
- 08/02/2020108,280 mi
- 08/02/2021118,340 mi+10,060 mi
- 08/02/2021118,340 mi
- 10/02/2022136,629 mi+18,289 mi
- 10/02/2022136,629 mi
- 06/02/2023141,356 mi+4,727 mi
- 08/02/2023141,356 mi
- 12/02/2024149,012 mi+7,656 mi
- 19/02/2024149,037 mi+25 mi
- 17/02/2025158,411 mi+9,374 mi
- 31/03/2025158,447 mi+36 mi
- 01/04/2025158,461 mi+14 mi
- 26/03/2026168,476 mi+10,015 mi
- 27/03/2026168,494 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 9,968 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 NME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (EA59 NME) between November 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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 Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached 1 of 3 fixings is missing / snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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