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PF09 ZMX

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,416 mi
Last recorded48,416 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 ZMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 48,416 miles

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

Under trays covering some testable items

Fail 31 Jul 2026 48,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under trays covering some testable items

Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 41,128 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 41,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,323 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections slightly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,710 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections slightly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 35,769 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections, slightly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,035 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 19,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,533 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZMX is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

PF09 ZMX is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is PF09 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF09 ZMX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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