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PF59 EMV

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,116 mi
Last recorded90,116 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 EMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 90,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 90,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,127 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 85,111 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,804 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both worn on edges close to cords showing n/s/f tread on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,759 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,282 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,924 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 58,922 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,687 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 53,685 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,691 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,803 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Dec 2013 27,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,974 miles

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

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 EMV is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

PF59 EMV is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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