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OU09 YSH

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 120,788 miles on the clock, averaging 6,855 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 OU09 YSH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,855

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,788 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU09 YSH 22k47k72k96k121k '12'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,788 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage119,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage115,742 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage111,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,874 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage111,403 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,402 miles
Since last MOT+10,256 miles
PASS
Mileage101,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,146 miles
Since last MOT+3,004 miles
PASS
Mileage98,142 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage93,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,802 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage88,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage84,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage80,851 miles
Since last MOT+14,929 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,922 miles
Since last MOT+14,112 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,810 miles
Since last MOT+13,489 miles
PASS
Mileage38,321 miles
Since last MOT+15,984 miles
PASS
Mileage22,337 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

RegistrationOU09 YSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About OU09 YSH

What car is OU09 YSH?

OU09 YSH is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2009.

What is the mileage of OU09 YSH?

The last recorded mileage for OU09 YSH was 120,788 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU09 YSH passed its MOT?

OU09 YSH has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is OU09 YSH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU09 YSH 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 OU09 YSH?

OU09 YSH is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.