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GJ59 HFW

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 114,889 miles on the clock, averaging 5,626 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 GJ59 HFW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,889
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
5,626

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,390
Average per year5,626
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GJ59 HFW 39k58k77k96k115k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage112,499 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage106,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,658 miles
Since last MOT+1,754 miles
PASS
Mileage104,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage102,865 miles
Since last MOT+3,991 miles
PASS
Mileage98,874 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage92,656 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,881 miles
PASS
Mileage86,736 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage80,157 miles
Since last MOT+9,235 miles
PASS
Mileage70,922 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage64,527 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage58,544 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage50,080 miles
Since last MOT+10,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,381 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

RegistrationGJ59 HFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeGJ — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About GJ59 HFW

What car is GJ59 HFW?

GJ59 HFW is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2009.

What is the mileage of GJ59 HFW?

The last recorded mileage for GJ59 HFW was 114,889 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GJ59 HFW passed its MOT?

GJ59 HFW has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is GJ59 HFW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GJ59 HFW 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 GJ59 HFW?

GJ59 HFW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.