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SH59 KGP

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 70,063 miles on the clock, averaging 3,587 miles per year, well 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 SH59 KGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2012
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,587

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,063 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH59 KGP 23k35k47k58k70k '12'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,063 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
PASS
Mileage69,972 miles
Since last MOT+623 miles
PASS
Mileage69,349 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,348 miles
Since last MOT+578 miles
PASS
Mileage68,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,388 miles
PASS
Mileage67,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,512 miles
PASS
Mileage64,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,870 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage62,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage58,696 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,695 miles
Since last MOT+3,990 miles
PASS
Mileage54,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage50,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage45,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage38,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage31,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage23,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,173 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

RegistrationSH59 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SH59 KGP

What car is SH59 KGP?

SH59 KGP is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2009.

What is the mileage of SH59 KGP?

The last recorded mileage for SH59 KGP was 70,063 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH59 KGP passed its MOT?

SH59 KGP has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is SH59 KGP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH59 KGP 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 SH59 KGP?

SH59 KGP is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.