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A12 REJ

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,671 mi
Last recorded53,671 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 REJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 53,671 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Mar 2025 49,175 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,626 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 46,626 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,560 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,143 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 41,565 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2021 41,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2020 40,447 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Apr 2020 40,447 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wipers starting to smear

o/s & n/s/f anti roll bar link top boots splitting strong advise

Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,739 miles

Offside Rear surface cracks in tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2019 37,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear surface cracks in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,670 miles

fatigue cracks in o/s and n/s rear tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2014 19,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,445 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear washers not working

Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,096 miles

rear washer inop

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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A12 REJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 REJ, 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 A12 REJ registered?

A12 REJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is A12 REJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 REJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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