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PJ58 EFO

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,071 mi
Last recorded41,071 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 EFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 41,071 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 38,894 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 38,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 36,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 34,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 32,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 29,991 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 29,991 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 27,917 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 27,917 miles

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

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 27 Dec 2018 24,625 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 24,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 21,705 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 18,598 miles

Front fog lights inop

Pass 29 Dec 2015 15,366 miles

front fog lights inop

Pass 29 Dec 2014 11,963 miles

front fog lights inop

rear wiper smearing

slight judder from front wipers

Fail 29 Dec 2014 11,963 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

front fog lights inop

rear wiper smearing

slight judder from front wipers

Pass 8 Jan 2014 8,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 5,073 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 1,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 1,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 1,476 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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PJ58 EFO is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ58 EFO, 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 PJ58 EFO registered?

PJ58 EFO is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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The MOT history for PJ58 EFO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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