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EA09 YBT

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 117,171 miles on the clock, averaging 7,479 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 EA09 YBT

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,479

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,479
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA09 YBT 21k45k69k93k117k '12'25'21

Check EA09 YBT

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,171 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,168 miles
Since last MOT+12,774 miles
PASS
Mileage104,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,394 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage94,084 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,015 miles
PASS
Mileage86,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,066 miles
Since last MOT+11,425 miles
PASS
Mileage74,641 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage69,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,242 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage66,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,242 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage62,132 miles
Since last MOT+9,290 miles
PASS
Mileage52,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage47,136 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage38,578 miles
Since last MOT+8,621 miles
PASS
Mileage29,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage21,458 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

RegistrationEA09 YBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About EA09 YBT

What car is EA09 YBT?

EA09 YBT is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EA09 YBT?

The last recorded mileage for EA09 YBT was 117,171 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA09 YBT passed its MOT?

EA09 YBT has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.

Is EA09 YBT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA09 YBT 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 EA09 YBT?

EA09 YBT is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.