2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL09 LKO
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 164,104 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,104 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.
SL09 LKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 164,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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SL09 LKO Mileage History
- 25/09/2023161,902 mi
- 26/09/2023161,902 mi
- 19/09/2024162,928 mi+1,026 mi
- 24/09/2024162,928 mi
- 12/09/2025164,104 mi+1,176 mi
Average of roughly 1,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL09 LKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (SL09 LKO) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced offside and nearside lamp units sprayed black (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))”.
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