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PF59 ELX

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 81,307 miles on the clock, averaging 8,708 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 PF59 ELX

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,307
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2012
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
8,708

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading81,307 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,108
Average per year8,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF59 ELX 47k55k64k73k81k '12'16'14

Check PF59 ELX

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage77,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage72,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,733 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,288 miles
Since last MOT+17,698 miles
PASS
Mileage46,590 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

RegistrationPF59 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About PF59 ELX

What car is PF59 ELX?

PF59 ELX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2009.

What is the mileage of PF59 ELX?

The last recorded mileage for PF59 ELX was 81,307 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF59 ELX passed its MOT?

PF59 ELX has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Dec 2016.

Is PF59 ELX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF59 ELX 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 PF59 ELX?

PF59 ELX is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.