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PJ58 SSU

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,626 mi
Last recorded128,626 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 128,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt: retracting mechanism slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,410 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 85,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,869 miles

rear tyre are down to 2.35 mm

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,097 miles

rear tyres poor, exhaust poor

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,194 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 13,331 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 9,425 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 SSU is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

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

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