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PJ58 LYH

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,945 mi
Last recorded61,945 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 LYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 61,945 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 49,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack on edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lock/catch sticky (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 43,299 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 42,429 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 42,429 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 40,393 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 40,393 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 38,389 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 36,960 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both front anti roll link boots slightly split

Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 29,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,485 miles

passenger front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,348 miles

passanger front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 12,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 8,529 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 8,027 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 LYH is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PJ58 LYH, 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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PJ58 LYH is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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