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PJ59 RFZ

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,416 mi
Last recorded78,416 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 RFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,416 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 78,388 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seat base loose (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure track rod end pinch nut loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 70,227 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 67,860 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 67,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2022 60,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 60,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 51,910 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,999 miles

Central Front exhasust front flexi corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 37,010 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 37,007 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Dec 2018 30,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 24 Nov 2016 15,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated cracking on side wall tread 3.1mm

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated cracking on side wall tread 3.8mm

Pass 25 Nov 2015 9,042 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 7,615 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 6,359 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 4,931 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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PJ59 RFZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ59 RFZ, 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 PJ59 RFZ registered?

PJ59 RFZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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