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390 MRF

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,905 mi
Last recorded51,905 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration390 MRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 51,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 49,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,048 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 35,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 32,379 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,458 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 26,100 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,233 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 19,233 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 14,472 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 9,733 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread but no cords exposed

Fail 4 Nov 2013 9,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread but no cords exposed

Pass 7 Nov 2012 5,073 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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390 MRF is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 390 MRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 390 MRF registered?

390 MRF is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is 390 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 390 MRF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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