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PF09 WFG

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,346 mi
Last recorded94,346 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 WFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 94,346 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2026 94,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 81,208 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on axle and tailbox casing

Fail 19 Jun 2024 81,207 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on axle and tailbox casing

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,484 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,130 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 68,130 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,918 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,690 miles

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

rear silencer corroded ( outer skin )

Pass 9 May 2019 53,392 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,712 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 46,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,756 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,287 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 11,908 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,769 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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PF09 WFG is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PF09 WFG, 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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PF09 WFG is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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