2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NA59 XBL
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 74,366 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,366 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.
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NA59 XBL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 74,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA59 XBL 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 (NA59 XBL) between November 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NA59 XBL Mileage History
- 13/11/201222,529 mi
- 25/11/201330,799 mi+8,270 mi
- 28/11/201437,801 mi+7,002 mi
- 28/11/201437,801 mi
- 26/11/201544,762 mi+6,961 mi
- 26/11/201544,762 mi
- 14/12/201650,387 mi+5,625 mi
- 08/12/201756,133 mi+5,746 mi
- 08/12/201756,133 mi
- 03/12/201861,477 mi+5,344 mi
- 03/12/201861,477 mi
- 10/12/201962,302 mi+825 mi
- 08/12/202063,983 mi+1,681 mi
- 07/12/202165,312 mi+1,329 mi
- 07/12/202165,312 mi
- 09/12/202266,992 mi+1,680 mi
- 06/12/202370,127 mi+3,135 mi
- 06/12/202370,128 mi+1 mi
- 02/12/202472,049 mi+1,921 mi
- 10/12/202574,366 mi+2,317 mi
- 11/12/202574,366 mi
Average of roughly 3,964 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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