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PF59 HBB

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,956 mi
Last recorded80,956 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 HBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 80,956 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both track rod end rubber bushes perished

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,933 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,010 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 73,010 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,155 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 69,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,379 miles

exhaust emissions lambda on max limit 1.03

Fail 17 Dec 2020 66,372 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

exhaust emissions lambda on max limit 1.03

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,797 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 65,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 60,032 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 60,030 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front o/s - n/s rear bushes slight cracking (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 53,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front o/s - n/s rear bushes slight cracking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,827 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 47,827 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,952 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 35,150 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 35,150 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 28,704 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,910 miles

Inner Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 21,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HBB is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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