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PJ59 UPY

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,595 mi
Last recorded100,595 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 UPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 100,595 miles

Rear shocker cases

Fail 6 Jul 2026 100,595 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Rear shocker cases

Pass 16 Jul 2025 93,673 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 93,673 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,387 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 87,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,976 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 79,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,722 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 72,722 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,140 miles

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

rear washer not working

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,405 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 63,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,125 miles

Front Tyres Perished & worn On Edge

Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,449 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,614 miles

Front Flexi Exhaust Broken

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,213 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,202 miles

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 1 Jul 2013 36,148 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 36,148 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,143 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 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?

The MOT history for PJ59 UPY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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