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A28 OYE

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,424 mi
Last recorded162,424 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 OYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 162,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 162,423 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 156,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 156,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 150,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 150,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 146,157 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 146,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 140,768 miles

TOP ENGINE COVER FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND ENGINE UNDER TRAY

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 133,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,805 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 10 Sep 2019 125,805 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON THE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Sep 2018 120,395 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,456 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 89,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dpf light on

eml light on

glow plug light on

too clean to smoke test

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dpf light on

eml light on

glow plug light on

too clean to smoke test

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,672 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 82,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight binde on rear brakes

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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A28 OYE is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A28 OYE, 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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A28 OYE is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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