2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SH59 AJY
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 52,766 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,766 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.
SH59 AJY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 52,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH59 AJY 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 (SH59 AJY) between October 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 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 (22 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SH59 AJY Mileage History
- 06/10/20126,750 mi
- 10/10/20138,104 mi+1,354 mi
- 06/10/20149,092 mi+988 mi
- 01/10/201510,132 mi+1,040 mi
- 10/10/201611,487 mi+1,355 mi
- 06/10/201712,588 mi+1,101 mi
- 09/10/201813,834 mi+1,246 mi
- 09/10/201813,834 mi
- 07/10/201915,123 mi+1,289 mi
- 06/07/202123,055 mi+7,932 mi
- 05/07/202231,569 mi+8,514 mi
- 06/07/202231,569 mi
- 05/07/202335,900 mi+4,331 mi
- 07/07/202335,906 mi+6 mi
- 27/06/202440,678 mi+4,772 mi
- 09/07/202440,695 mi+17 mi
- 09/07/202547,065 mi+6,370 mi
- 10/07/202547,069 mi+4 mi
- 28/09/202652,761 mi+5,692 mi
- 07/10/202652,766 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,286 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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