2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KS59 UEP
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 129,542 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,542 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.
KS59 UEP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 129,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS59 UEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (KS59 UEP) between November 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
KS59 UEP Mileage History
- 16/11/201223,185 mi
- 16/11/201223,185 mi
- 31/10/201330,989 mi+7,804 mi
- 28/10/201439,379 mi+8,390 mi
- 26/10/201546,301 mi+6,922 mi
- 25/10/201653,244 mi+6,943 mi
- 01/11/201760,544 mi+7,300 mi
- 02/11/201760,549 mi+5 mi
- 04/07/201864,931 mi+4,382 mi
- 05/07/201864,931 mi
- 05/07/201968,191 mi+3,260 mi
- 05/07/201968,191 mi
- 06/01/202176,593 mi+8,402 mi
- 06/01/202176,593 mi
- 27/01/202284,336 mi+7,743 mi
- 27/01/202284,336 mi
- 28/02/202392,771 mi+8,435 mi
- 27/02/2024105,318 mi+12,547 mi
- 29/02/2024105,319 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/2025121,506 mi+16,187 mi
- 01/03/2025121,508 mi+2 mi
- 26/02/2026129,542 mi+8,034 mi
Average of roughly 8,009 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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