2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SH09 TCY
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 79,617 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH09 TCY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 79,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH09 TCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (SH09 TCY) between May 2012 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SH09 TCY Mileage History
- 14/05/201214,984 mi
- 21/01/201317,892 mi+2,908 mi
- 11/07/201322,847 mi+4,955 mi
- 05/07/201429,685 mi+6,838 mi
- 10/06/201531,373 mi+1,688 mi
- 10/06/201531,373 mi
- 25/05/201633,670 mi+2,297 mi
- 07/06/201736,345 mi+2,675 mi
- 07/06/201736,345 mi
- 08/06/201838,586 mi+2,241 mi
- 08/06/201838,586 mi
- 03/06/201940,753 mi+2,167 mi
- 29/06/202042,961 mi+2,208 mi
- 29/06/202146,830 mi+3,869 mi
- 21/06/202253,509 mi+6,679 mi
- 21/06/202359,691 mi+6,182 mi
- 21/06/202466,265 mi+6,574 mi
- 21/06/202466,265 mi
- 27/06/202573,381 mi+7,116 mi
- 27/06/202573,383 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/202679,617 mi+6,234 mi
Average of roughly 4,580 miles per year across 21 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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