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PJ09 DZP

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,693 mi
Last recorded26,693 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 DZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 26,693 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 26,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 26,493 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 25,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 25,128 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 24,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 23,182 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2018 21,878 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 20,890 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 20,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,257 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,567 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,890 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,058 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,065 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 DZP is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DZP, 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 DZP registered?

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

Is PJ09 DZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ09 DZP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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