2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GF09 GXX
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 142,023 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF09 GXX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 142,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF09 GXX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (GF09 GXX) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
GF09 GXX Mileage History
- 08/08/2023127,707 mi
- 15/08/2024134,363 mi+6,656 mi
- 15/08/2024134,363 mi
- 10/07/2025141,728 mi+7,365 mi
- 23/07/2025142,023 mi+295 mi
Average of roughly 7,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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