2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SJ59 YTO
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 55,990 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,990 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1390cc
SJ59 YTO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 55,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SJ59 YTO Mileage History
- 24/08/201228,646 mi
- 29/08/201319,645 mi-9,001 mi
- 29/08/201333,974 mi+14,329 mi
- 30/08/201436,475 mi+2,501 mi
- 14/08/201536,527 mi+52 mi
- 14/03/201737,773 mi+1,246 mi
- 12/03/201838,540 mi+767 mi
- 12/03/201838,540 mi
- 14/03/201940,073 mi+1,533 mi
- 14/03/201940,073 mi
- 10/03/202041,998 mi+1,925 mi
- 10/03/202041,998 mi
- 08/03/202142,505 mi+507 mi
- 11/03/202244,330 mi+1,825 mi
- 06/03/202347,072 mi+2,742 mi
- 06/03/202347,072 mi
- 08/03/202450,213 mi+3,141 mi
- 11/03/202552,909 mi+2,696 mi
- 11/03/202552,909 mi
- 10/03/202655,990 mi+3,081 mi
Average of roughly 2,019 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SJ59 YTO 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 (SJ59 YTO) between August 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 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 (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.