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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

RED · PETROL · 2009 · 1,198cc

🇬🇧UK
RV59CKJ
report date: 2026-07-18
infoGeneral Information
MakeVOLKSWAGEN
ModelPOLO
ColourRED
Year of manufacture2009
Fuel typePETROL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 Sep 2009
Vehicle age17 years
Type approvalM1
Date of last V5C issued24 Jan 2012
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityLong-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership14.5 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity1,198 cc
Fuel typePETROL
COâ‚‚ emissions (official)138 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~50 MPG
Environmental rating2/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£1,283
0 – 100 A 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE ◀ This vehicle (138g/km) 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK 225+ L
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 10 Mar 2026
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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 17 Apr 2027
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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: RV59CKJ
273
days (17 Apr 2027)
0
days (10 Mar 2026)
RegistrationRV59CKJ
MOT status✓ Valid
MOT expiry date17 Apr 2027
MOT days remaining273 days
Tax statusUntaxed
Tax due date10 Mar 2026
Tax days remaining0 days
V5C last issued24 Jan 2012
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder2468 miles in ~3 months
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AI Buyer Risk IndicatorcancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer RecommendationPoor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition RatingVery Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating3.3 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendImproving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Above class average
MOT History Score70/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score52/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score95%
Vehicle Transparency Score100/100
Vehicle Usage PatternStandard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£2,123 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£1,283
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£840
Future Repair & Defect PredictionNo immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime~1.5 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2009), RED, PETROL, 1,198cc. Has completed 18 MOT tests, with a 83% pass rate (15 passed, 3 failed). Recorded 135,177 miles, averaging 9,871 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 4 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 33/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2027-04-17
MOT pass rate
83%
Tests passed15
Tests failed3
Dangerous defects (total)1
Major defects (total)3
Minor defects (total)4
Advisory items (total)4
Pass / Fail trendImproving
vs. UK class averageAbove class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (18 Tests)
MOT #18 2026-04-18 11:39
Test number: 180382572589
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 17 Apr 2027
Odometer: 135,177 MI
Items: 1
  • Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £400
MOT #17 2025-08-28 11:19
Test number: 770006116161
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2026
Odometer: 134,042 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #16 2024-08-22 10:26
Test number: 564050849731
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2025
Odometer: 130,941 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £700
MOT #15 2023-08-31 09:53
Test number: 178943144483
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2024
Odometer: 129,374 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #14 2022-08-08 08:45
Test number: 618017780408
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2023
Odometer: 125,298 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #13 2021-08-09 15:05
Test number: 305569756620
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2022
Odometer: 120,704 MI
Items: 3
  • Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Play in inner steering rack joints
  • Advisory Unable to see some testable items due to large under trays fitted
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £1,100
MOT #12 2020-09-01 14:31
Test number: 651338420130
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2021
Odometer: 117,053 MI
Items: 1
  • Minor Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £400
MOT #11 2020-08-28 16:33
Test number: 125017092645
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 117,053 MI
Items: 5
  • Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • Minor Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £380 – £1,100
MOT #10 2019-08-15 11:10
Test number: 400356422437
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2020
Odometer: 113,609 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #9 2018-08-20 13:21
Test number: 354085903892
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2019
Odometer: 106,613 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #8 2017-08-21 09:47
Test number: 515894225384
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2018
Odometer: 97,346 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #7 2016-08-22 11:43
Test number: 280135631403
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2017
Odometer: 86,995 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #6 2015-08-24 13:16
Test number: 615620517285
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2016
Odometer: 76,471 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #5 2015-08-17 10:48
Test number: 879835383493
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 76,212 MI
Items: 2
  • Fail Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • Fail Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £600
MOT #4 2014-08-18 13:04
Test number: 767620734224
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2015
Odometer: 65,146 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #3 2013-08-06 12:39
Test number: 126878413299
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2014
Odometer: 53,421 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #2 2012-08-07 11:01
Test number: 255800722230
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 02 Sep 2013
Odometer: 43,628 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #1 2012-08-07 11:01
Test number: 397930722211
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 43,628 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations18
First registration2012-08-07
Last registration2026-04-18
Latest reading135,177 miles
Annual avg (est.)9,871 mi/yr
vs UK averageAbove average
% of UK avg139%
Mileage growth trendDecreasing use
Wear level88% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency✓ Consistent
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12012-08-0743,628 miles
Registration #22012-08-0743,628 miles
Registration #32013-08-0653,421 miles
Registration #42014-08-1865,146 miles
Registration #52015-08-1776,212 miles
Registration #62015-08-2476,471 miles
Registration #72016-08-2286,995 miles
Registration #82017-08-2197,346 miles
Registration #92018-08-20106,613 miles
Registration #102019-08-15113,609 miles
Registration #112020-08-28117,053 miles
Registration #122020-09-01117,053 miles
Registration #132021-08-09120,704 miles
Registration #142022-08-08125,298 miles
Registration #152023-08-31129,374 miles
Registration #162024-08-22130,941 miles
Registration #172025-08-28134,042 miles
Registration #182026-04-18135,177 miles
infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
âš  Top Defects (Failures)
Ball Joint×2
Handbrake×2
ℹ Top Advisories
Windscreen×4
Shock Absorber×1
Suspension×1
Steering System×1
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checklistMOT Preparation Advice
build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity
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Dangerous Defects
£60 – £150
1 defect found
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Major Defects
£220 – £550
3 defects found
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Minor Defects
£400 – £1,600
4 items found
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Advisory Items
£400 – £1,400
4 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£1,330 – £4,600
Across all MOT tests
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Latest MOT Est.
£100 – £400
Most recent test
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£500
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£68
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£2,123
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
17
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.