2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FH09 EKY
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 85,097 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,097 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.
FH09 EKY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 85,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH09 EKY 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 (FH09 EKY) between July 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insicure (6.1.3 (e))”; “Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected both (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
FH09 EKY Mileage History
- 26/07/201218,194 mi
- 08/08/201322,341 mi+4,147 mi
- 04/08/201427,760 mi+5,419 mi
- 14/08/201533,727 mi+5,967 mi
- 15/08/201638,644 mi+4,917 mi
- 15/08/201744,339 mi+5,695 mi
- 13/08/201851,402 mi+7,063 mi
- 13/08/201851,402 mi
- 09/08/201957,828 mi+6,426 mi
- 10/08/202061,618 mi+3,790 mi
- 13/08/202061,640 mi+22 mi
- 16/08/202165,474 mi+3,834 mi
- 10/08/202269,790 mi+4,316 mi
- 10/08/202269,790 mi
- 08/08/202373,622 mi+3,832 mi
- 08/08/202373,624 mi+2 mi
- 05/08/202477,347 mi+3,723 mi
- 07/08/202582,120 mi+4,773 mi
- 06/08/202685,097 mi+2,977 mi
Average of roughly 4,769 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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