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YE59 HBL

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 85,074 miles on the clock, averaging 4,805 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 YE59 HBL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,805

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,074 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,295
Average per year4,805
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YE59 HBL 22k38k54k69k85k '12'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,295 miles
PASS
Mileage79,779 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,771 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage75,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage69,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage62,674 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,807 miles
PASS
Mileage57,865 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,853 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage49,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,325 miles
Since last MOT+10,715 miles
PASS
Mileage38,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,948 miles
PASS
Mileage33,662 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage31,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,798 miles
PASS
Mileage29,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage26,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage23,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,662 miles
PASS
Mileage22,337 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

RegistrationYE59 HBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeYE — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About YE59 HBL

What car is YE59 HBL?

YE59 HBL is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2009.

What is the mileage of YE59 HBL?

The last recorded mileage for YE59 HBL was 85,074 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YE59 HBL passed its MOT?

YE59 HBL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2025.

Is YE59 HBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YE59 HBL 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 YE59 HBL?

YE59 HBL is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.