2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA09 VCC
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 121,560 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA09 VCC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2022
- 121,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA09 VCC 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 (SA09 VCC) between March 2012 and September 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Emissions not tested due to amount of smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SA09 VCC Mileage History
- 28/03/201223,688 mi
- 29/03/201223,688 mi
- 15/01/201331,599 mi+7,911 mi
- 06/01/201442,911 mi+11,312 mi
- 12/01/201556,833 mi+13,922 mi
- 12/01/201556,833 mi
- 14/01/201667,446 mi+10,613 mi
- 12/01/201778,685 mi+11,239 mi
- 12/01/201778,685 mi
- 15/01/201887,059 mi+8,374 mi
- 14/01/201996,543 mi+9,484 mi
- 21/01/2020103,335 mi+6,792 mi
- 23/01/2020103,335 mi
- 23/01/2021114,151 mi+10,816 mi
- 25/01/2021114,151 mi
- 05/08/2022121,555 mi+7,404 mi
- 15/09/2022121,560 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,351 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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