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A20 DKA

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,923 mi
Last recorded18,923 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 18,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 13,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 12,846 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 12,846 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 12,470 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 12,104 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 11,512 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 11,512 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 10,747 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 10,047 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 8,521 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE IS CRACKED BUT NOT THROUGHT TO CORDS.DOT CODE 1109 MEANING TYRE IS 7 YEARS OLD

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE IS CRACKED BUT NOT THROUGHT TO CORDS.DOT CODE 1109 MEANING TYRE IS 7 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear TYRE IS CRACKED BUT NOT THROUGHT TO CORDS.DOT CODE 1109 MEANING TYRE IS 7 YEARS OLD

Pass 17 Aug 2015 7,903 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 7,421 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 7,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 6,004 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,936 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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A20 DKA is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 A20 DKA, 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 A20 DKA registered?

A20 DKA is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is A20 DKA safe to buy?

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