2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y21 EBC
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 71,264 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y21 EBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 71,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y21 EBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (Y21 EBC) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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 (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
Y21 EBC Mileage History
- 27/11/202368,324 mi
- 05/08/202468,808 mi+484 mi
- 09/08/202468,841 mi+33 mi
- 22/10/202571,260 mi+2,419 mi
- 23/10/202571,264 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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