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PJ58 RXS

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,951 mi
Last recorded97,951 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 RXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 97,951 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jul 2024 97,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB HAS TAPE ON IT (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,861 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 96,861 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,168 miles

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

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 Inner 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 5 Jul 2021 69,886 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges of tyre slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,268 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 60,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,597 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,320 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,516 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 36,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 RXS is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

PJ58 RXS is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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