2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KV09 VPY
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 130,526 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,526 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.
KV09 VPY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 130,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV09 VPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (KV09 VPY) between March 2012 and January 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
KV09 VPY Mileage History
- 26/03/201223,635 mi
- 25/03/201335,231 mi+11,596 mi
- 02/04/201448,044 mi+12,813 mi
- 03/04/201448,083 mi+39 mi
- 15/04/201563,812 mi+15,729 mi
- 02/06/201677,542 mi+13,730 mi
- 26/07/201789,458 mi+11,916 mi
- 26/07/201789,458 mi
- 12/07/201896,204 mi+6,746 mi
- 20/09/2019104,196 mi+7,992 mi
- 15/01/2021109,706 mi+5,510 mi
- 17/12/2021112,872 mi+3,166 mi
- 14/01/2023126,749 mi+13,877 mi
- 20/01/2023127,001 mi+252 mi
- 18/01/2024128,017 mi+1,016 mi
- 22/01/2024128,025 mi+8 mi
- 16/01/2025130,506 mi+2,481 mi
- 24/01/2025130,526 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 8,330 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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