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 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 66,421 miles on the clock, averaging 4,369 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 SY09 UWM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 66,421 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,438 |
| Average per year | 4,369 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | SY09 UWM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About SY09 UWM
What car is SY09 UWM?
SY09 UWM is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.
What is the mileage of SY09 UWM?
The last recorded mileage for SY09 UWM was 66,421 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY09 UWM passed its MOT?
SY09 UWM has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Feb 2024.
Is SY09 UWM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY09 UWM 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 UWM?
SY09 UWM is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.