2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FH09 DJY
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 146,251 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH09 DJY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 146,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH09 DJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (FH09 DJY) between July 2012 and June 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FH09 DJY Mileage History
- 17/07/201227,875 mi
- 08/07/201337,413 mi+9,538 mi
- 09/07/201447,010 mi+9,597 mi
- 17/07/201561,024 mi+14,014 mi
- 22/07/201673,168 mi+12,144 mi
- 22/07/201673,168 mi
- 24/07/201785,535 mi+12,367 mi
- 20/07/201898,233 mi+12,698 mi
- 20/07/201898,233 mi
- 15/07/2019110,448 mi+12,215 mi
- 23/07/2020115,161 mi+4,713 mi
- 15/07/2021120,326 mi+5,165 mi
- 15/07/2021120,326 mi
- 27/06/2022126,237 mi+5,911 mi
- 19/06/2024140,924 mi+14,687 mi
- 20/06/2024140,924 mi
- 04/06/2025146,251 mi+5,327 mi
- 04/06/2025146,251 mi
Average of roughly 9,190 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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