2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SF09 FZO
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 75,066 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,066 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.
SF09 FZO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 75,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF09 FZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (SF09 FZO) between July 2012 and August 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
SF09 FZO Mileage History
- 26/07/201211,522 mi
- 05/07/201315,297 mi+3,775 mi
- 08/07/201315,404 mi+107 mi
- 02/07/201420,837 mi+5,433 mi
- 06/10/201421,925 mi+1,088 mi
- 05/10/201527,775 mi+5,850 mi
- 05/04/201735,829 mi+8,054 mi
- 05/04/201735,829 mi
- 29/03/201846,295 mi+10,466 mi
- 29/03/201846,295 mi
- 06/04/201957,747 mi+11,452 mi
- 25/08/202061,017 mi+3,270 mi
- 03/08/202162,937 mi+1,920 mi
- 24/08/202266,410 mi+3,473 mi
- 15/08/202369,088 mi+2,678 mi
- 16/08/202369,088 mi
- 06/08/202471,605 mi+2,517 mi
- 07/08/202575,066 mi+3,461 mi
Average of roughly 4,876 miles per year across 18 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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