2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LR59 YFZ
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/10/2009. Recorded mileage 104,360 miles. MOT status: Expired. 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 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,360 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1198cc
LR59 YFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 104,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LR59 YFZ Mileage History
- 22/09/202389,412 mi
- 30/09/202495,734 mi+6,322 mi
- 01/10/202495,734 mi
- 29/09/2025104,359 mi+8,625 mi
- 29/09/2025104,360 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR59 YFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (LR59 YFZ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.