2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OY59 OPZ
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 121,967 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,967 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.
OY59 OPZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 121,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY59 OPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (OY59 OPZ) between January 2013 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
OY59 OPZ Mileage History
- 05/01/201332,676 mi
- 04/01/201442,805 mi+10,129 mi
- 03/01/201556,396 mi+13,591 mi
- 04/01/201669,531 mi+13,135 mi
- 08/01/201669,565 mi+34 mi
- 07/01/201781,675 mi+12,110 mi
- 07/01/201781,675 mi
- 06/01/201894,048 mi+12,373 mi
- 06/01/201894,048 mi
- 05/01/2019103,713 mi+9,665 mi
- 07/01/2020110,162 mi+6,449 mi
- 22/01/2020110,186 mi+24 mi
- 08/09/2023110,331 mi+145 mi
- 08/09/2023110,333 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/2024113,173 mi+2,840 mi
- 21/08/2025119,291 mi+6,118 mi
- 04/09/2026121,967 mi+2,676 mi
Average of roughly 6,536 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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