2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RV09 XTR
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 66,845 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV09 XTR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2023
- 66,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV09 XTR 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 (RV09 XTR) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2023 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RV09 XTR Mileage History
- 16/02/202261,584 mi
- 17/02/202267,593 mi+6,009 mi
- 10/02/202366,832 mi-761 mi
- 11/02/202366,845 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 5,335 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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