2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YK59 UDP
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 116,759 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,759 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.
YK59 UDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/04/2026
- 116,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YK59 UDP Mileage History
- 23/01/202390,711 mi
- 20/02/2024101,194 mi+10,483 mi
- 24/02/2025109,084 mi+7,890 mi
- 07/03/2025109,453 mi+369 mi
- 13/04/2026116,759 mi+7,306 mi
Average of roughly 8,090 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YK59 UDP 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 (YK59 UDP) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened The arm has a rust hole behind the lower damper and spring m”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened the arm has a rust hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”.
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