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PJ59 UZL

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,293 mi
Last recorded51,293 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 UZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 51,293 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 51,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 49,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 47,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,979 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 45,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,923 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 35,922 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 32,978 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 32,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,061 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 30,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,466 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 13,880 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 10,309 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 UZL is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 UZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ59 UZL registered?

PJ59 UZL is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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The MOT history for PJ59 UZL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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