2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RE59 UGO
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 260,652 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,652 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.
RE59 UGO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 260,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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RE59 UGO Mileage History
- 27/10/201245,423 mi
- 29/10/201358,724 mi+13,301 mi
- 25/10/201482,678 mi+23,954 mi
- 29/10/201592,714 mi+10,036 mi
- 29/10/201592,714 mi
- 05/11/201697,091 mi+4,377 mi
- 02/11/2017106,710 mi+9,619 mi
- 27/11/2018128,890 mi+22,180 mi
- 09/11/2019155,938 mi+27,048 mi
- 31/10/2020180,100 mi+24,162 mi
- 02/12/2021207,876 mi+27,776 mi
- 30/11/2022227,583 mi+19,707 mi
- 30/11/2022227,583 mi
- 22/04/2024237,751 mi+10,168 mi
- 23/04/2024237,756 mi+5 mi
- 26/04/2025250,268 mi+12,512 mi
- 15/04/2026260,640 mi+10,372 mi
- 15/04/2026260,652 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 15,984 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
RE59 UGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (RE59 UGO) between October 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))”.
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