2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YE09 SWN
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 113,514 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,514 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.
YE09 SWN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 113,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YE09 SWN Mileage History
- 25/05/201217,184 mi
- 12/06/201321,394 mi+4,210 mi
- 12/06/201427,532 mi+6,138 mi
- 08/06/201532,755 mi+5,223 mi
- 10/06/201638,592 mi+5,837 mi
- 10/06/201638,592 mi
- 07/06/201746,526 mi+7,934 mi
- 07/06/201746,526 mi
- 12/06/201852,551 mi+6,025 mi
- 11/06/201957,303 mi+4,752 mi
- 11/06/201957,303 mi
- 12/04/202174,355 mi+17,052 mi
- 14/01/202281,313 mi+6,958 mi
- 09/01/202388,748 mi+7,435 mi
- 10/01/202388,748 mi
- 18/12/202396,702 mi+7,954 mi
- 18/12/202396,703 mi+1 mi
- 19/12/2024104,698 mi+7,995 mi
- 19/12/2024104,699 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/2026111,250 mi+6,551 mi
- 19/01/2026111,365 mi+115 mi
- 29/06/2026113,514 mi+2,149 mi
Average of roughly 6,834 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
YE09 SWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (YE09 SWN) between May 2012 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”.
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