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SL59 KOE

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 90,431 miles on the clock, averaging 5,197 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 SL59 KOE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,431
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
5,197

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

Below average
Latest reading90,431 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,602
Average per year5,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL59 KOE 19k37k55k73k90k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,431 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage87,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,682 miles
PASS
Mileage86,147 miles
Since last MOT+1,566 miles
PASS
Mileage84,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,622 miles
PASS
Mileage80,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,959 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage77,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,564 miles
Since last MOT+3,151 miles
PASS
Mileage74,413 miles
Since last MOT+793 miles
PASS
Mileage73,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,261 miles
PASS
Mileage70,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,359 miles
Since last MOT+11,053 miles
PASS
Mileage59,306 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,305 miles
Since last MOT+16,970 miles
PASS
Mileage42,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,335 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage35,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,956 miles
PASS
Mileage30,749 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
PASS
Mileage19,205 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

RegistrationSL59 KOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SL59 KOE

What car is SL59 KOE?

SL59 KOE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SL59 KOE?

The last recorded mileage for SL59 KOE was 90,431 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL59 KOE passed its MOT?

SL59 KOE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2026.

Is SL59 KOE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL59 KOE 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 SL59 KOE?

SL59 KOE is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.