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PF59 ADV

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 ADV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 51,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 51,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 42,930 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 42,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 38,463 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 37,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,379 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 35,379 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 33,700 miles

under trays on

Pass 26 Jan 2019 32,320 miles

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

Handbrake reverse travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,488 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 22,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 13,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,071 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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PF59 ADV is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PF59 ADV, 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 PF59 ADV registered?

PF59 ADV is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2009.

Is PF59 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF59 ADV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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