2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM09 AHY
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12/05/2009. Recorded mileage 99,902 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1198cc
SM09 AHY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2023
- 99,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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SM09 AHY Mileage History
- 30/08/202295,315 mi
- 01/09/202295,356 mi+41 mi
- 29/08/202399,902 mi+4,546 mi
- 29/08/202399,902 mi
Average of roughly 4,601 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SM09 AHY 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 (SM09 AHY) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 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: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.