2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SD09 VVK
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 117,889 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,889 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.
SD09 VVK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 117,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD09 VVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (SD09 VVK) between March 2012 and December 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
SD09 VVK Mileage History
- 24/03/201240,665 mi
- 05/06/201357,544 mi+16,879 mi
- 06/06/201470,398 mi+12,854 mi
- 10/06/201579,974 mi+9,576 mi
- 10/06/201579,974 mi
- 26/05/201689,093 mi+9,119 mi
- 26/05/201689,093 mi
- 21/09/2017102,129 mi+13,036 mi
- 20/09/2018108,995 mi+6,866 mi
- 21/09/2018108,995 mi
- 29/08/2019110,835 mi+1,840 mi
- 30/08/2019110,837 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/2020111,290 mi+453 mi
- 07/09/2020111,291 mi+1 mi
- 14/09/2021111,920 mi+629 mi
- 08/12/2021111,920 mi
- 22/11/2022113,231 mi+1,311 mi
- 07/12/2023115,036 mi+1,805 mi
- 08/12/2023115,039 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/2024117,889 mi+2,850 mi
Average of roughly 6,072 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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