2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ST09 HDK
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2009. Recorded mileage 99,273 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,273 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ST09 HDK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 99,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST09 HDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (ST09 HDK) between April 2012 and May 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
ST09 HDK Mileage History
- 24/04/201232,368 mi
- 14/05/201342,720 mi+10,352 mi
- 14/05/201342,720 mi
- 13/05/201451,814 mi+9,094 mi
- 14/05/201451,815 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/201563,791 mi+11,976 mi
- 20/05/201563,803 mi+12 mi
- 16/02/201666,511 mi+2,708 mi
- 03/02/201769,988 mi+3,477 mi
- 06/02/201769,998 mi+10 mi
- 03/05/201873,999 mi+4,001 mi
- 01/05/201977,228 mi+3,229 mi
- 01/05/201977,228 mi
- 18/05/202080,323 mi+3,095 mi
- 02/03/202182,238 mi+1,915 mi
- 16/02/202284,964 mi+2,726 mi
- 21/02/202284,966 mi+2 mi
- 04/05/202387,591 mi+2,625 mi
- 05/05/202387,593 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/202491,768 mi+4,175 mi
- 08/05/202491,770 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/202599,268 mi+7,498 mi
- 10/05/202599,273 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,130 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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