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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 70,676 miles on the clock, averaging 5,472 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 ST59 GVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 70,676 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,931 |
| Average per year | 5,472 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | ST59 GVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About ST59 GVL
What car is ST59 GVL?
ST59 GVL is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2009.
What is the mileage of ST59 GVL?
The last recorded mileage for ST59 GVL was 70,676 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST59 GVL passed its MOT?
ST59 GVL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jan 2023.
Is ST59 GVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST59 GVL 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 ST59 GVL?
ST59 GVL is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.