2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LC09 LHW
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2009. Recorded mileage 99,013 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LC09 LHW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2024
- 99,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LC09 LHW Mileage History
- 21/05/201226,755 mi
- 16/05/201337,462 mi+10,707 mi
- 25/04/201557,359 mi+19,897 mi
- 27/04/201557,380 mi+21 mi
- 12/04/201664,312 mi+6,932 mi
- 30/03/201770,607 mi+6,295 mi
- 27/04/201875,357 mi+4,750 mi
- 04/11/201980,504 mi+5,147 mi
- 07/10/202086,313 mi+5,809 mi
- 27/01/202289,399 mi+3,086 mi
- 27/01/202289,399 mi
- 26/01/202392,179 mi+2,780 mi
- 01/02/202392,530 mi+351 mi
- 05/02/202499,013 mi+6,483 mi
Average of roughly 6,171 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
LC09 LHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (LC09 LHW) between May 2012 and February 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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