2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM09 RVY
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 136,949 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 RVY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2022
- 136,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 RVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (SM09 RVY) between June 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SM09 RVY Mileage History
- 16/06/2022136,930 mi
- 07/07/2022136,949 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 332 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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