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PJ58 UNW

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,198 mi
Last recorded48,198 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,198 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 47,070 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 42,887 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 42,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,192 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 40,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,759 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 29,675 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 26,452 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 22,614 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 18,990 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,639 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 10,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 10,634 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 10,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 8,725 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 UNW is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

PJ58 UNW is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2009.

Is PJ58 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ58 UNW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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