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YS09 UEX

2009 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 137,705 miles on the clock, averaging 7,698 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 YS09 UEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,698

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,557
Average per year7,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS09 UEX 38k63k88k113k138k '12'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage137,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,557 miles
PASS
Mileage132,148 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,913 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage124,966 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage118,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage113,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage110,985 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,970 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,966 miles
Since last MOT+6,885 miles
PASS
Mileage104,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,519 miles
PASS
Mileage95,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage89,666 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage85,130 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,127 miles
Since last MOT+14,799 miles
PASS
Mileage70,328 miles
Since last MOT+11,222 miles
PASS
Mileage59,106 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,104 miles
Since last MOT+10,434 miles
PASS
Mileage48,670 miles
Since last MOT+10,289 miles
PASS
Mileage38,381 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

RegistrationYS09 UEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About YS09 UEX

What car is YS09 UEX?

YS09 UEX is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2009.

What is the mileage of YS09 UEX?

The last recorded mileage for YS09 UEX was 137,705 miles, recorded on 27 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS09 UEX passed its MOT?

YS09 UEX has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 27 May 2025.

Is YS09 UEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS09 UEX 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 YS09 UEX?

YS09 UEX is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.