2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MF09 EFO
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 114,180 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,180 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.
MF09 EFO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 114,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF09 EFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (MF09 EFO) between March 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MF09 EFO Mileage History
- 07/03/201223,529 mi
- 24/04/201329,156 mi+5,627 mi
- 08/04/201434,752 mi+5,596 mi
- 26/03/201539,126 mi+4,374 mi
- 30/03/201645,361 mi+6,235 mi
- 18/04/201750,421 mi+5,060 mi
- 21/04/201750,421 mi
- 17/04/201856,532 mi+6,111 mi
- 09/04/201963,823 mi+7,291 mi
- 09/04/201963,823 mi
- 29/04/202069,482 mi+5,659 mi
- 22/04/202172,443 mi+2,961 mi
- 28/04/202172,489 mi+46 mi
- 28/04/202277,372 mi+4,883 mi
- 27/04/202381,483 mi+4,111 mi
- 10/04/202485,857 mi+4,374 mi
- 15/04/202597,909 mi+12,052 mi
- 24/04/2026114,172 mi+16,263 mi
- 28/04/2026114,180 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,411 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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