VOLKSWAGEN POLO GU09WUW has 21 MOTs

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This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 129,799 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 16:09.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 21st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GU09WUW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JANUARY 2027129,799 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Box Corroded Rear
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH JANUARY 2026129,758 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Box Corroded Rear
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  6. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202521ST JANUARY 2026122,435 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Box Corroded Rear
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH JANUARY 2025122,432 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Box Corroded Rear
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  9. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202319TH JANUARY 2025113,604 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Box Corroded Rear
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 2023113,602 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wing Mirror Damaged Offside
  2. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Box Corroded Rear
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Heat Shields Loose
  7. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Position Lamp Switch Does Not Operate In Accordance With The Requirements (4.2.2 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202319TH JANUARY 2024102,645 MI
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202217TH JANUARY 202396,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20216TH JANUARY 202294,198 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 202194,198 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Due To Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED11TH JULY 20196TH JANUARY 202190,617 MI
FAILED10TH JULY 201990,617 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH MARCH 201831ST MARCH 201982,988 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED10TH MARCH 201882,988 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED28TH MARCH 201731ST MARCH 201874,313 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED28TH MARCH 201774,313 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST APRIL 201631ST MARCH 201764,020 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 201519TH MARCH 201654,908 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED11TH MARCH 201419TH MARCH 201546,564 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED14TH MARCH 201319TH MARCH 201436,904 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 201219TH MARCH 201327,075 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU09WUW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

GU09WUW MOT Comments

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GU09WUW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 129,799 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,635 miles

GU09WUW FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GU09WUW was manufactured on Thursday 19th March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 129,799 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,635 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GU09WUW has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 48 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 17 Major, 2 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GU09WUW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 20th June 2026 GU09WUW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU09WUW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 20th June 2026 GU09WUW does have Tax. Read more

When does GU09WUW Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU09WUW will expire in 10 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GU09WUW MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU09WUW will expire in 7 months on Thursday 21st January 2027. Read more

When did GU09WUW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU09WUW was on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 16:09. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU09WUW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GU09WUW we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GU09WUW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GU09WUW we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GU09WUW?

GU09WUW is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GU09WUW done?

The odometer reading for GU09WUW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 129,799 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,635 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU09WUW?

The vehicle GU09WUW was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 19th March 2009. Read more

What colour is GU09WUW?

The official colour of GU09WUW is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GU09WUW have?

GU09WUW has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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