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PF59 GZY

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,766 mi
Last recorded150,766 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 150,766 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 150,766 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 140,572 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 140,572 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 131,126 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,360 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides please keep checked ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing please keep checked (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer covering corroded please keep checked

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,963 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 111,931 miles

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

Sound deadening material likely to become detached exhaust flexi blows (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel has very slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,918 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,496 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2019 92,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,251 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 70,251 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner edges worn 195/55-15 tyre size (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,877 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,910 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 54,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,849 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 25,899 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 12,102 miles

brake servo pipe has a small crack on its surface but is not leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2012 11,941 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 GZY is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

PF59 GZY is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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