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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 101,893 miles on the clock, averaging 7,360 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 MT59 RTZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,893 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,606 |
| Average per year | 7,360 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | MT59 RTZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About MT59 RTZ
What car is MT59 RTZ?
MT59 RTZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2009.
What is the mileage of MT59 RTZ?
The last recorded mileage for MT59 RTZ was 101,893 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT59 RTZ passed its MOT?
MT59 RTZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2023.
Is MT59 RTZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT59 RTZ 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 MT59 RTZ?
MT59 RTZ is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.