2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · JW05 PUB
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 148,825 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JW05 PUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 148,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JW05 PUB 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 (JW05 PUB) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JW05 PUB Mileage History
- 22/01/2024141,156 mi
- 08/02/2024141,243 mi+87 mi
- 11/02/2025145,636 mi+4,393 mi
- 10/02/2026148,810 mi+3,174 mi
- 25/02/2026148,825 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 3,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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