2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM09 YWH
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 90,666 miles. MOT status: Failed. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 YWH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2022
- 90,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 YWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (SM09 YWH) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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