2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL09 HZG
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 131,676 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL09 HZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 131,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GL09 HZG Mileage History
- 13/12/2021106,257 mi
- 15/12/2022116,186 mi+9,929 mi
- 16/12/2022116,202 mi+16 mi
- 16/02/2024125,274 mi+9,072 mi
- 07/04/2025131,676 mi+6,402 mi
Average of roughly 7,666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL09 HZG 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 (GL09 HZG) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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