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SY09 RNN

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 71,579 miles on the clock, averaging 4,170 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SY09 RNN

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,170

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,579 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29
Average per year4,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY09 RNN 22k34k47k59k72k '12'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,579 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,687 miles
PASS
Mileage60,863 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage58,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage56,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage53,452 miles
Since last MOT+486 miles
PASS
Mileage52,966 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,965 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage50,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage46,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,877 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage43,133 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,093 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage40,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
PASS
Mileage36,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,246 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage21,913 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 RNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About SY09 RNN

What car is SY09 RNN?

SY09 RNN is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.

What is the mileage of SY09 RNN?

The last recorded mileage for SY09 RNN was 71,579 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY09 RNN passed its MOT?

SY09 RNN has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2024.

Is SY09 RNN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY09 RNN 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 SY09 RNN?

SY09 RNN is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.