2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · MT59 YHX
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 124,227 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 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 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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 YHX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 124,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT59 YHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (MT59 YHX) between December 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
MT59 YHX Mileage History
- 08/12/201218,069 mi
- 07/12/201322,734 mi+4,665 mi
- 13/12/201426,907 mi+4,173 mi
- 12/12/201532,541 mi+5,634 mi
- 12/12/201636,139 mi+3,598 mi
- 12/12/201636,140 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/201739,010 mi+2,870 mi
- 27/06/201846,550 mi+7,540 mi
- 27/06/201846,550 mi
- 05/07/201952,186 mi+5,636 mi
- 12/08/202057,444 mi+5,258 mi
- 13/08/202057,444 mi
- 12/08/202162,166 mi+4,722 mi
- 12/08/202162,166 mi
- 05/08/202267,240 mi+5,074 mi
- 08/08/202267,240 mi
- 10/08/202373,145 mi+5,905 mi
- 11/08/202373,145 mi
- 21/08/202474,966 mi+1,821 mi
- 15/08/202598,020 mi+23,054 mi
- 15/08/202598,020 mi
- 17/08/2026124,227 mi+26,207 mi
- 17/08/2026124,227 mi
Average of roughly 7,755 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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