2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SK09 LLD
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 125,231 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SK09 LLD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2024
- 125,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SK09 LLD Mileage History
- 27/02/201249,182 mi
- 27/02/201249,182 mi
- 01/05/201365,651 mi+16,469 mi
- 02/05/201365,651 mi
- 02/05/201483,226 mi+17,575 mi
- 02/05/201483,226 mi
- 30/04/201599,912 mi+16,686 mi
- 30/04/201599,912 mi
- 21/04/2016110,029 mi+10,117 mi
- 14/04/2017121,587 mi+11,558 mi
- 14/04/2017121,587 mi
- 16/12/2024125,231 mi+3,644 mi
- 17/12/2024125,231 mi
Average of roughly 5,939 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
SK09 LLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (SK09 LLD) between February 2012 and December 2024.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2024 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: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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