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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 155,782 miles on the clock, averaging 8,425 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for DG09 VLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 155,782 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 22,770 |
| Average per year | 8,425 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | DG09 VLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About DG09 VLU
What car is DG09 VLU?
DG09 VLU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2009.
What is the mileage of DG09 VLU?
The last recorded mileage for DG09 VLU was 155,782 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DG09 VLU passed its MOT?
DG09 VLU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2025.
Is DG09 VLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG09 VLU 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 DG09 VLU?
DG09 VLU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.