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SY59 XAH

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 48,336 miles on the clock, averaging 2,789 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 SY59 XAH

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,336
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2012
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,789

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,336 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,922
Average per year2,789
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY59 XAH 23k29k35k42k48k '12'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,922 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,686 miles
PASS
Mileage44,728 miles
Since last MOT+1,128 miles
PASS
Mileage43,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage41,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage39,191 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,987 miles
PASS
Mileage36,197 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage34,030 miles
Since last MOT+1,847 miles
PASS
Mileage32,183 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
PASS
Mileage22,570 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 XAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SY59 XAH

What car is SY59 XAH?

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

What is the mileage of SY59 XAH?

The last recorded mileage for SY59 XAH was 48,336 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY59 XAH passed its MOT?

SY59 XAH has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2022.

Is SY59 XAH ULEZ compliant?

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

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