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PJ58 UWU

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,592 mi
Last recorded106,592 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 UWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 106,592 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Wing mirror cover missing

Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,958 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 88,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,912 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 80,912 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,424 miles

both rear shocks absorber dust covers deteriated.

Fail 26 Mar 2020 72,424 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shocks absorber dust covers deteriated.

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,161 miles

UNDERBODY TRAY COVERS FITTED , OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 69,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY TRAY COVERS FITTED , OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,810 miles

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDED.

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)

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN TESTABLE COMPONENTS.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,160 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 1 Jul 2016 53,976 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,741 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,366 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 UWU is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

PJ58 UWU is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 February 2009.

Is PJ58 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ58 UWU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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