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AB55 MCG

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,511 mi
Last recorded110,511 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 MCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 110,511 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 105,508 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 105,505 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS ROTTEN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 104,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2023 103,387 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,936 miles

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

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

heat shield insecure at rear

overheating.

Fail 10 Aug 2022 99,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

heat shield insecure at rear

overheating.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 94,733 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 94,702 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring routed wrong way , touching wheel on fool lock (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2021 94,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring fouling tyre on full lock (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Cooling fan not working

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,999 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 84,998 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,938 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 80,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight play

Rear exhaust has corrosion on outer skin

Rear o/s and n/s shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 74,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight play

Rear exhaust has corrosion on outer skin

Rear o/s and n/s shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Windscreen washer not working topped up washers (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,436 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,452 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 39,452 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,622 miles

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

advise rear brake check

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,961 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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AB55 MCG is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AB55 MCG, 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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AB55 MCG is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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