2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · VN59 OAY
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 40,628 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- 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.
VN59 OAY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 40,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN59 OAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (VN59 OAY) between November 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
VN59 OAY Mileage History
- 28/11/20129,423 mi
- 29/11/20129,429 mi+6 mi
- 20/11/201311,780 mi+2,351 mi
- 13/11/201414,014 mi+2,234 mi
- 06/11/201515,696 mi+1,682 mi
- 29/11/201617,098 mi+1,402 mi
- 30/11/201617,102 mi+4 mi
- 30/11/201718,929 mi+1,827 mi
- 01/12/201718,936 mi+7 mi
- 03/12/201821,106 mi+2,170 mi
- 29/11/201923,235 mi+2,129 mi
- 02/12/202025,616 mi+2,381 mi
- 03/12/202129,698 mi+4,082 mi
- 22/11/202233,075 mi+3,377 mi
- 28/11/202336,260 mi+3,185 mi
- 30/11/202338,260 mi+2,000 mi
- 27/11/202438,261 mi+1 mi
- 27/11/202540,626 mi+2,365 mi
- 28/11/202540,628 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,401 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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