2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LO59 LZK
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 123,905 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
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LO59 LZK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 123,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO59 LZK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (LO59 LZK) between December 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LO59 LZK Mileage History
- 10/12/201219,468 mi
- 13/12/201326,951 mi+7,483 mi
- 22/12/201434,444 mi+7,493 mi
- 22/12/201434,444 mi
- 22/12/201542,792 mi+8,348 mi
- 23/12/201542,792 mi
- 22/12/201650,935 mi+8,143 mi
- 18/12/201760,022 mi+9,087 mi
- 19/12/201760,023 mi+1 mi
- 17/12/201871,346 mi+11,323 mi
- 19/12/201871,346 mi
- 28/12/201982,986 mi+11,640 mi
- 28/12/201982,987 mi+1 mi
- 31/12/202092,309 mi+9,322 mi
- 20/12/202196,741 mi+4,432 mi
- 20/12/202196,741 mi
- 12/12/2022103,331 mi+6,590 mi
- 21/12/2023108,903 mi+5,572 mi
- 18/12/2024116,179 mi+7,276 mi
- 30/12/2025123,905 mi+7,726 mi
- 30/12/2025123,905 mi
Average of roughly 8,000 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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