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PJ58 UMW

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,287 mi
Last recorded54,287 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 UMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 54,287 miles

offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2025 48,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump damp and pipework ,no obvious leak (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 48,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump damp and pipework ,no obvious leak (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 42,994 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,682 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,933 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 39,373 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,396 miles

both rear 195/55/15 tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,482 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 34,472 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 27,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,244 miles

Items removed from the windscreen prior to test

Pass 2 Oct 2014 19,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,882 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 9,571 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 UMW is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

PJ58 UMW is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2009.

Is PJ58 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ58 UMW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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