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PF09 ZMV

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,100 mi
Last recorded45,100 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 ZMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 45,100 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 39,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 34,376 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 34,376 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 29,474 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 26,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 22,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 20,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,320 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 17,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 13,901 miles

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Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,602 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 9,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 7,360 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,374 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 ZMV is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZMV, 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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What year was PF09 ZMV registered?

PF09 ZMV is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is PF09 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF09 ZMV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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