2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · YY59 OOW
2009 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 137,393 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY59 OOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 137,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YY59 OOW Mileage History
- 18/11/2022120,574 mi
- 18/02/2023120,602 mi+28 mi
- 16/02/2024126,454 mi+5,852 mi
- 20/02/2025134,120 mi+7,666 mi
- 02/03/2026137,393 mi+3,273 mi
Average of roughly 5,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY59 OOW 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 (YY59 OOW) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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