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SY59 LPC

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 115,163 miles on the clock, averaging 7,553 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SY59 LPC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,163
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,553

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,163 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,553
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY59 LPC 14k39k65k90k115k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage107,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,913 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage99,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,172 miles
Since last MOT+9,336 miles
PASS
Mileage89,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,836 miles
Since last MOT+11,370 miles
PASS
Mileage78,466 miles
Since last MOT+9,173 miles
PASS
Mileage69,293 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage64,136 miles
Since last MOT+12,414 miles
PASS
Mileage51,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,570 miles
PASS
Mileage41,152 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage32,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,648 miles
PASS
Mileage29,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage23,219 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage21,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage13,937 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

RegistrationSY59 LPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SY59 LPC

What car is SY59 LPC?

SY59 LPC is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2009.

What is the mileage of SY59 LPC?

The last recorded mileage for SY59 LPC was 115,163 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY59 LPC passed its MOT?

SY59 LPC has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2026.

Is SY59 LPC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY59 LPC 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 SY59 LPC?

SY59 LPC is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.