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A155 TDE

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,266 mi
Last recorded52,266 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA155 TDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 52,266 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 48,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 38,880 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 38,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 38,717 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,612 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 36,336 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 36,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 33,783 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake outer cable deteriorating

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 33,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake outer cable deteriorating

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 31,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 28,865 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,646 miles

Nails in n/s/r and o/s/r tyres.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 20,646 miles

Nails in n/s/r and o/s/r tyres.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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A155 TDE is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A155 TDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A155 TDE registered?

A155 TDE is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is A155 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A155 TDE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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