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PJ59 UZN

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,001 mi
Last recorded40,001 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 40,001 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,460 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 37,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 35,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 35,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 34,134 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 32,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 30,745 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 10 Oct 2020 28,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 26,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 24,377 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 24,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 21,967 miles

windscreen lightly marked

Fail 23 Oct 2017 21,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen lightly marked

Pass 12 Nov 2016 19,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear side wall worn but not showing cord

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 19,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear side wall worn but not showing cord

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 17,140 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 12,041 miles

O/S windscreen scratched.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 9,346 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 UZN is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZN, 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 UZN registered?

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

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