2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YP09 FPO
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2009. Recorded mileage 87,795 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP09 FPO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 87,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP09 FPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (YP09 FPO) between April 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YP09 FPO Mileage History
- 26/04/201219,112 mi
- 30/05/201325,515 mi+6,403 mi
- 30/05/201430,880 mi+5,365 mi
- 28/05/201536,294 mi+5,414 mi
- 17/05/201643,362 mi+7,068 mi
- 23/05/201750,867 mi+7,505 mi
- 29/05/201858,979 mi+8,112 mi
- 23/05/201966,479 mi+7,500 mi
- 20/11/202071,184 mi+4,705 mi
- 18/11/202172,979 mi+1,795 mi
- 17/11/202276,468 mi+3,489 mi
- 21/11/202380,084 mi+3,616 mi
- 28/11/202380,152 mi+68 mi
- 18/11/202483,606 mi+3,454 mi
- 26/11/202483,689 mi+83 mi
- 11/11/202587,714 mi+4,025 mi
- 19/11/202587,795 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 5,063 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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