2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · NL59 FOJ
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 145,541 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL59 FOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/10/2026
- 145,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL59 FOJ 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 (NL59 FOJ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
NL59 FOJ Mileage History
- 21/10/2024128,955 mi
- 22/10/2024128,961 mi+6 mi
- 14/10/2025137,751 mi+8,790 mi
- 20/10/2025137,858 mi+107 mi
- 20/10/2026145,541 mi+7,683 mi
Average of roughly 8,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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