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RO59 TCV

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 105,490 miles on the clock, averaging 5,563 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 RO59 TCV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
105,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,563

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,490 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO59 TCV 32k50k69k87k105k '12'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage97,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,713 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage95,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,253 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage92,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage89,544 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage87,162 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,161 miles
Since last MOT+2,462 miles
PASS
Mileage84,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage81,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,499 miles
PASS
Mileage79,561 miles
Since last MOT+1,992 miles
PASS
Mileage77,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage71,852 miles
Since last MOT+21,649 miles
PASS
Mileage50,203 miles
Since last MOT+12,076 miles
PASS
Mileage38,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage31,873 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

RegistrationRO59 TCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RO59 TCV

What car is RO59 TCV?

RO59 TCV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RO59 TCV?

The last recorded mileage for RO59 TCV was 105,490 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO59 TCV passed its MOT?

RO59 TCV has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2025.

Is RO59 TCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO59 TCV 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 RO59 TCV?

RO59 TCV is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.