2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RT07 CAN
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 70,523 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,523 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.
RT07 CAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 70,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RT07 CAN 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 (RT07 CAN) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RT07 CAN Mileage History
- 31/10/202257,573 mi
- 01/11/202361,477 mi+3,904 mi
- 01/11/202361,478 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/202463,866 mi+2,388 mi
- 15/11/202570,523 mi+6,657 mi
Average of roughly 4,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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