2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OO07 MLR
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 37,702 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,702 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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OO07 MLR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 37,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO07 MLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (OO07 MLR) between October 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 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: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
OO07 MLR Mileage History
- 23/10/201212,553 mi
- 23/10/201212,553 mi
- 18/10/201315,223 mi+2,670 mi
- 16/10/201417,026 mi+1,803 mi
- 20/10/201518,951 mi+1,925 mi
- 20/10/201620,171 mi+1,220 mi
- 20/10/201620,171 mi
- 19/10/201721,675 mi+1,504 mi
- 15/10/201823,229 mi+1,554 mi
- 16/10/201823,229 mi
- 21/10/201924,296 mi+1,067 mi
- 14/10/202024,671 mi+375 mi
- 26/10/202124,844 mi+173 mi
- 26/10/202124,844 mi
- 20/10/202225,641 mi+797 mi
- 10/10/202326,348 mi+707 mi
- 12/10/202326,348 mi
- 28/10/202326,353 mi+5 mi
- 09/10/202429,891 mi+3,538 mi
- 10/10/202429,893 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/202537,702 mi+7,809 mi
- 23/10/202537,702 mi
Average of roughly 1,935 miles per year across 22 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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