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PJ09 BYZ

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,715 mi
Last recorded118,715 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 118,715 miles

Exhaust out skin corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 118,715 miles

Exhaust out skin corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 111,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,877 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 102,877 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,225 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,796 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,641 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,057 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,086 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,461 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,969 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,227 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 17,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 16,600 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 BYZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BYZ, 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 BYZ registered?

PJ09 BYZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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