Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 168,424 miles on the clock, averaging 13,041 miles per year, above 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 XXA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 168,424 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,519 |
| Average per year | 13,041 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SL59 XXA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About SL59 XXA
What car is SL59 XXA?
SL59 XXA is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.
What is the mileage of SL59 XXA?
The last recorded mileage for SL59 XXA was 168,424 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL59 XXA passed its MOT?
SL59 XXA has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 26 Oct 2023.
Is SL59 XXA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL59 XXA 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 XXA?
SL59 XXA is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.