Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2009 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 113,597 miles on the clock, averaging 6,222 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AV09 VKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,597 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,495 |
| Average per year | 6,222 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AV09 VKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About AV09 VKU
What car is AV09 VKU?
AV09 VKU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2009.
What is the mileage of AV09 VKU?
The last recorded mileage for AV09 VKU was 113,597 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV09 VKU passed its MOT?
AV09 VKU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2025.
Is AV09 VKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV09 VKU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AV09 VKU?
AV09 VKU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.