2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · RO09 VKM
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30/04/2009. Recorded mileage 144,073 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1422cc
RO09 VKM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
- 144,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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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RO09 VKM Mileage History
- 19/10/2021132,457 mi
- 19/10/2021132,457 mi
- 21/10/2022144,073 mi+11,616 mi
- 21/10/2022144,073 mi
Average of roughly 11,557 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RO09 VKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (RO09 VKM) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (may require cv joint”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.