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PJ09 BYO

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,937 mi
Last recorded107,937 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 88,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 81,608 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 81,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2017 74,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 60,545 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked .........

Fail 26 May 2015 60,518 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,736 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 35,848 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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PJ09 BYO is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PJ09 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

PJ09 BYO is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is PJ09 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ09 BYO shows 9 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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