2009 Volkswagen Polo · 81,371 MOT tests
2009 Volkswagen Polo reliability
2009 Volkswagen Polos fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 Polo years (81,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- 44.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 81,302
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 81,371
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.9% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Polo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.2%
- Suspension18.9%
- Brakes12.9%
- Body, chassis and structure7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.5%
- Tyres7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 4.68%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.33%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.8%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.78%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Side repeater not working 3.08%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.98%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.27%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.96%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.2%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.66%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Polo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo reliable?
2009 Volkswagen Polos fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 Polo years (81,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Polo MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (4.68% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.33% of tests), position lamp not working (3.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volkswagen Polo have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volkswagen Polo shows 81,302 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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