2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YP59 WMU
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 72,974 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,974 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.
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.
YP59 WMU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 72,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP59 WMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Polo (YP59 WMU) between November 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
YP59 WMU Mileage History
- 12/11/201211,407 mi
- 11/11/201315,046 mi+3,639 mi
- 17/11/201419,417 mi+4,371 mi
- 17/11/201419,417 mi
- 16/11/201523,874 mi+4,457 mi
- 15/11/201628,128 mi+4,254 mi
- 13/11/201732,363 mi+4,235 mi
- 12/11/201837,296 mi+4,933 mi
- 12/11/201942,568 mi+5,272 mi
- 12/11/202047,653 mi+5,085 mi
- 16/11/202152,622 mi+4,969 mi
- 21/11/202257,965 mi+5,343 mi
- 29/11/202363,257 mi+5,292 mi
- 13/11/202467,674 mi+4,417 mi
- 05/12/202572,974 mi+5,300 mi
Average of roughly 4,713 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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