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4840 TJ

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,214 mi
Last recorded78,214 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4840 TJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 78,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,375 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 68,460 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 68,460 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,240 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 66,240 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,456 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Mar 2020 62,840 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 62,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 59,539 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 59,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,663 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,663 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,398 miles

Front Exhaust flexi braiding broken but no gases escaping

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish/split within tread

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish/split within tread

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish/split within tread and scrubbed on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish/split within tread

Fail 9 Mar 2016 45,398 miles

Front Exhaust flexi braiding broken but no gases escaping

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish/split within tread

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish/split within tread

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish/split within tread and scrubbed on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish/split within tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,454 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 30,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,516 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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4840 TJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4840 TJ, 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 4840 TJ registered?

4840 TJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is 4840 TJ safe to buy?

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