2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL59 LLU
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 85,312 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
GL59 LLU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 85,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL59 LLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (GL59 LLU) between December 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL59 LLU Mileage History
- 03/12/201220,808 mi
- 02/12/201327,613 mi+6,805 mi
- 17/12/201434,634 mi+7,021 mi
- 17/12/201434,634 mi
- 30/11/201541,748 mi+7,114 mi
- 14/12/201647,715 mi+5,967 mi
- 07/12/201754,738 mi+7,023 mi
- 11/12/201860,812 mi+6,074 mi
- 11/12/201860,812 mi
- 03/12/201964,785 mi+3,973 mi
- 16/12/202066,506 mi+1,721 mi
- 14/12/202169,459 mi+2,953 mi
- 14/12/202169,459 mi
- 13/12/202274,086 mi+4,627 mi
- 12/12/202377,980 mi+3,894 mi
- 11/03/202581,359 mi+3,379 mi
- 15/03/202581,392 mi+33 mi
- 17/03/202581,392 mi
- 16/03/202685,312 mi+3,920 mi
- 16/03/202685,312 mi
Average of roughly 4,857 miles per year across 20 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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