2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FE09 USH
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 137,787 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,787 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FE09 USH Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 137,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE09 USH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (FE09 USH) between February 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
FE09 USH Mileage History
- 24/02/201215,246 mi
- 01/03/201328,610 mi+13,364 mi
- 05/03/201443,831 mi+15,221 mi
- 27/02/201560,437 mi+16,606 mi
- 04/04/201677,073 mi+16,636 mi
- 04/04/201677,073 mi
- 04/04/201784,873 mi+7,800 mi
- 04/04/201784,878 mi+5 mi
- 14/04/201890,952 mi+6,074 mi
- 29/03/201999,830 mi+8,878 mi
- 24/03/2020109,365 mi+9,535 mi
- 30/03/2021113,440 mi+4,075 mi
- 01/04/2021113,442 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/2022120,508 mi+7,066 mi
- 05/04/2023127,653 mi+7,145 mi
- 25/07/2024131,007 mi+3,354 mi
- 26/07/2024131,009 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/2025137,787 mi+6,778 mi
- 15/12/2025137,787 mi
Average of roughly 8,875 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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