MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear shocker cases
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))
Rear shocker cases
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))
Handbrake travel
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear washer inop
Front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
park brake lever as little reserve travel
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear washer not working
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Park Brake Requires Adjustment
Front Tyres Perished & worn On Edge
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Flexi Exhaust Broken
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ59 UPY is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?
PJ59 UPY is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 December 2009.
Is PJ59 UPY safe to buy?
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