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A21 JBN

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 120,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 105,413 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 97,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 94,449 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 94,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 87,677 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake has no reserve travel

Rear of vehicle corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 87,500 miles

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

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front wiper blades worn

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake has no reserve travel

Rear of vehicle corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 May 2019 75,614 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front wiper blades worn

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear General underbody corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 59,320 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2018 59,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 48,777 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe / 2 x broken claps (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,795 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes splitting and detaching (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust clamp detaching but exhaust secure

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,978 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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A21 JBN is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A21 JBN, 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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A21 JBN is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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