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PJ09 ATZ

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,088 mi
Last recorded121,088 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 ATZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 121,088 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 121,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 91,692 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,708 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,802 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 63,802 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,573 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2020 62,567 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,603 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 10,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,210 miles

both front tyres are scrubbing in inner edge 2mm

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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PJ09 ATZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PJ09 ATZ, 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 PJ09 ATZ registered?

PJ09 ATZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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The MOT history for PJ09 ATZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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