2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LD09 GZE
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 48,227 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD09 GZE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 48,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD09 GZE 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 (LD09 GZE) between March 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 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: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (4.1.”.
LD09 GZE Mileage History
- 24/03/201235,902 mi
- 23/05/201338,376 mi+2,474 mi
- 07/04/201438,388 mi+12 mi
- 21/04/201540,879 mi+2,491 mi
- 21/04/201540,879 mi
- 18/04/201642,120 mi+1,241 mi
- 25/03/201742,777 mi+657 mi
- 25/03/201742,777 mi
- 12/04/201843,797 mi+1,020 mi
- 17/04/201944,498 mi+701 mi
- 14/04/202045,108 mi+610 mi
- 08/04/202145,420 mi+312 mi
- 06/04/202245,899 mi+479 mi
- 06/04/202245,899 mi
- 23/03/202346,630 mi+731 mi
- 23/03/202346,630 mi
- 05/04/202447,291 mi+661 mi
- 29/03/202547,783 mi+492 mi
- 29/03/202547,783 mi
- 03/04/202648,227 mi+444 mi
Average of roughly 879 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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