2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MT59 DYA
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 117,505 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 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 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,505 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.
MT59 DYA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2026
- 117,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT59 DYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (MT59 DYA) between November 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
MT59 DYA Mileage History
- 13/11/201232,853 mi
- 13/11/201232,853 mi
- 22/11/201341,315 mi+8,462 mi
- 25/11/201446,757 mi+5,442 mi
- 25/11/201446,767 mi+10 mi
- 25/11/201549,673 mi+2,906 mi
- 25/11/201653,896 mi+4,223 mi
- 16/11/201758,414 mi+4,518 mi
- 24/11/201864,536 mi+6,122 mi
- 31/10/201970,110 mi+5,574 mi
- 17/11/202076,802 mi+6,692 mi
- 18/11/202076,802 mi
- 08/12/202183,451 mi+6,649 mi
- 14/12/202183,451 mi
- 14/11/202290,451 mi+7,000 mi
- 22/11/202290,589 mi+138 mi
- 07/12/202397,063 mi+6,474 mi
- 12/12/202397,089 mi+26 mi
- 13/12/202397,090 mi+1 mi
- 20/12/2024105,498 mi+8,408 mi
- 23/12/2024105,501 mi+3 mi
- 28/10/2025111,591 mi+6,090 mi
- 31/10/2025111,592 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/2026117,505 mi+5,913 mi
- 28/10/2026117,505 mi
Average of roughly 6,066 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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