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PJ09 EAG

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,266 mi
Last recorded103,266 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 EAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 103,266 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,585 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 97,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 29 Nov 2023 94,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 90,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,989 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 86,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,438 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,666 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 75,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,550 miles

service light on dash

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear washer jet inop

rear wiper poor

Fail 16 Oct 2017 62,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear washer jet inop

rear wiper poor

service light on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,362 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,746 miles

Nearside wiper split but still able to clear screen

Offside Rear tyre punctured (not repairable too close to side wall) 195/55r15

Fail 13 Oct 2015 51,746 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside wiper split but still able to clear screen

Offside Rear tyre punctured (not repairable too close to side wall) 195/55r15

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 26,956 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 EAG is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PJ09 EAG, 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 EAG registered?

PJ09 EAG is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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