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SY59 LZB

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 118,389 miles on the clock, averaging 7,274 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 SY59 LZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,389
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,274

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

Below average
Latest reading118,389 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year7,274
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY59 LZB 28k51k73k96k118k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,389 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,377 miles
Since last MOT+11,804 miles
PASS
Mileage106,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,573 miles
Since last MOT+13,555 miles
PASS
Mileage93,018 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,567 miles
PASS
Mileage89,420 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,417 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,409 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage81,533 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
PASS
Mileage74,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,293 miles
PASS
Mileage67,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,838 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
PASS
Mileage58,347 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage53,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage46,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage40,501 miles
Since last MOT+12,550 miles
PASS
Mileage27,951 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 LZB
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 LZB

What car is SY59 LZB?

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

What is the mileage of SY59 LZB?

The last recorded mileage for SY59 LZB was 118,389 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY59 LZB passed its MOT?

SY59 LZB has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2025.

Is SY59 LZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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