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RE59 RFY

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 132,637 miles on the clock, averaging 7,947 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 RE59 RFY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
132,637
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2012
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,947

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 reading132,637 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,947
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE59 RFY 29k55k81k107k133k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,637 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,228 miles
PASS
Mileage123,408 miles
Since last MOT+10,201 miles
PASS
Mileage113,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage104,229 miles
Since last MOT+8,626 miles
PASS
Mileage95,603 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,026 miles
PASS
Mileage88,576 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage82,262 miles
Since last MOT+8,719 miles
PASS
Mileage73,543 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,912 miles
PASS
Mileage65,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage58,044 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage50,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage37,484 miles
Since last MOT+8,525 miles
PASS
Mileage28,959 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

RegistrationRE59 RFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RE59 RFY

What car is RE59 RFY?

RE59 RFY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RE59 RFY?

The last recorded mileage for RE59 RFY was 132,637 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE59 RFY passed its MOT?

RE59 RFY has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.

Is RE59 RFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE59 RFY 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 RE59 RFY?

RE59 RFY is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.