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PK09 AKY

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,705 mi
Last recorded155,705 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 AKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 155,705 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condtion

Fail 29 Oct 2020 155,705 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condtion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 149,891 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 149,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 138,458 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN EDGES

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 138,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F TYRE WORN EDGES

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,731 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,727 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,551 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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PK09 AKY is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK09 AKY, 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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PK09 AKY is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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