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PF09 ZMU

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,880 mi
Last recorded46,880 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 46,880 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & centre (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 46,879 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blows (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & centre (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 45,401 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust corroding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing deteriorating (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 45,401 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust corroding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing deteriorating (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 43,591 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust corroding

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,855 miles

Corrosion underside in places

Exhaust corroding in places

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 40,855 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion underside in places

Exhaust corroding in places

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,783 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

tyres valve deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2019 35,393 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 35,392 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

hand brake high

parking brake weak

Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,522 miles

offside rear tyre under inflated

hand brake high (border line pass)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,629 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,017 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)

o/s front n/s rear n/s front tyres have hairline cracks in wear bands

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,228 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 22,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,412 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 ZMU is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PF09 ZMU, 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 ZMU is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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