2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SD09 FGU
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 76,790 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
SD09 FGU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 76,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD09 FGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (SD09 FGU) between July 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
SD09 FGU Mileage History
- 07/07/201221,378 mi
- 29/06/201329,987 mi+8,609 mi
- 29/06/201329,989 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/201437,675 mi+7,686 mi
- 23/03/201544,202 mi+6,527 mi
- 21/04/201544,217 mi+15 mi
- 13/04/201645,284 mi+1,067 mi
- 14/04/201645,284 mi
- 10/04/201747,332 mi+2,048 mi
- 09/04/201849,372 mi+2,040 mi
- 09/04/201849,372 mi
- 08/04/201951,216 mi+1,844 mi
- 26/03/202052,995 mi+1,779 mi
- 21/04/202154,452 mi+1,457 mi
- 22/04/202154,453 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/202257,365 mi+2,912 mi
- 12/04/202257,370 mi+5 mi
- 17/04/202360,144 mi+2,774 mi
- 17/04/202360,144 mi
- 22/04/202463,749 mi+3,605 mi
- 23/04/202463,751 mi+2 mi
- 19/04/202568,942 mi+5,191 mi
- 26/04/202568,988 mi+46 mi
- 25/04/202676,790 mi+7,802 mi
- 25/04/202676,790 mi
Average of roughly 4,016 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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