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PJ58 NPP

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,338 mi
Last recorded69,338 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 NPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

high level stoplight not working

Fail 17 Nov 2025 69,338 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 67,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 13 Nov 2024 67,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre obviously under inflated and offside front (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,542 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 62,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

no reserve parking brake travel

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,988 miles

Nearside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 60,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,168 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 60,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,993 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 58,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,515 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,178 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 1 Sep 2014 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,600 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,875 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,080 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 NPP is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NPP, 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 NPP registered?

PJ58 NPP is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 January 2009.

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