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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 1422cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 42,226 miles on the clock, averaging 2,155 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for OU09 YPL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 42,226 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,481 |
| Average per year | 2,155 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU09 YPL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About OU09 YPL
What car is OU09 YPL?
OU09 YPL is an grey Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Oxford in 2009.
What is the mileage of OU09 YPL?
The last recorded mileage for OU09 YPL was 42,226 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU09 YPL passed its MOT?
OU09 YPL has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.
Is OU09 YPL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU09 YPL 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 OU09 YPL?
OU09 YPL is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.