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PF59 CFJ

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 CFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,092 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1/2 the lamp is not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 79,092 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Parking brake coming to the stop (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1/2 the lamp is not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 68,934 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 68,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake travel high but not coming to the stop

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,719 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,726 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 61,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 59,773 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in suspension top mount

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 55,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 55,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,490 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 51,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges very close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close & slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 48,235 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases due to corroded sleeve (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges very close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close & slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 44,470 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 44,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 39,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,900 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 38,900 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 32,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,023 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 24,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,862 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 CFJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 PF59 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

PF59 CFJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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