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BJ59 TJY

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 113,206 miles on the clock, averaging 6,634 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 BJ59 TJY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,634

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,429
Average per year6,634
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ59 TJY 23k45k68k91k113k '12'26'19

Check BJ59 TJY

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
PASS
Mileage107,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage102,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,618 miles
Since last MOT+8,868 miles
PASS
Mileage93,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,750 miles
Since last MOT+8,451 miles
PASS
Mileage85,299 miles
Since last MOT+9,744 miles
PASS
Mileage75,555 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage74,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
PASS
Mileage70,777 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,776 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage63,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage55,486 miles
Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
Mileage49,331 miles
Since last MOT+768 miles
PASS
Mileage48,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
PASS
Mileage43,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage39,002 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage30,515 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage22,856 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,836 miles

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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

RegistrationBJ59 TJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About BJ59 TJY

What car is BJ59 TJY?

BJ59 TJY is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BJ59 TJY?

The last recorded mileage for BJ59 TJY was 113,206 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ59 TJY passed its MOT?

BJ59 TJY has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2026.

Is BJ59 TJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ59 TJY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BJ59 TJY?

BJ59 TJY is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.