2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SL09 UET
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 142,169 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL09 UET Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2023
- 142,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SL09 UET Mileage History
- 15/03/2022124,561 mi
- 18/03/2022124,589 mi+28 mi
- 31/03/2023142,111 mi+17,522 mi
- 17/04/2023142,169 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 16,171 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SL09 UET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (SL09 UET) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2023 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: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/55R15 fitted when should be a 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (b))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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