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PF59 ELV

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,857 mi
Last recorded59,857 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 ELV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 59,857 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 55,679 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 55,679 miles

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

handbrake lever excessive play

Pass 28 Oct 2023 51,124 miles

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 28 Oct 2022 47,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 44,122 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 44,122 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,869 miles

Advise handbrake travel high may need repair or adjustment.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 40,869 miles

Advise handbrake travel high may need repair or adjustment.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 37,651 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 37,638 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 33,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm -- 165 70 14 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Has Slight Crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 29,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 25,132 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,154 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 19,802 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 16,063 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 12,031 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 ELV is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PF59 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

PF59 ELV is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is PF59 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF59 ELV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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