VOLKSWAGEN SM09SDO MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	POLO
Colour	SILVER
Year of manufacture	2009
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Jun 2009
Vehicle age	17 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	05 Sep 2026
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Unknown

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,198 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	138 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~50 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£658

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Aug 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 04 Aug 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SM09SDO

MOT Expires In

316

days (04 Aug 2027)

Tax Expires In

313

days (01 Aug 2027)

Registration	SM09SDO
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	04 Aug 2027
MOT days remaining	316 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Aug 2027
Tax days remaining	313 days
V5C last issued	05 Sep 2026
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	1266 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	3.2 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	78% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Stable
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	40/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	60/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,498 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£658
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£840
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Exhaust System, Structural Corrosion, Brakes
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~15.6 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2009), SILVER, PETROL, 1,198cc. Has completed 21 MOT tests, with a 71% pass rate (15 passed, 6 failed). Recorded 70,769 miles, averaging 5,064 miles/yr. 29 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 32/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-08-04
MOT pass rate	71%
Tests passed	15
Tests failed	6
Dangerous defects (total)	0
Major defects (total)	10
Minor defects (total)	1
Advisory items (total)	29
Pass / Fail trend	Stable
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (21 Tests)

MOT #21 2026-08-05 18:44

Test number: 964508366191

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 04 Aug 2027

Odometer: 70,769 MI

Items: 2

Advisory exhaust rear section rusty
Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £130 – £700

MOT #20 2026-07-14 12:37

Test number: 520990278561

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 70,752 MI

Items: 9

Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Advisory exhaust rear section rusty
Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misting up on outside (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £550 – £2,600

MOT #19 2025-11-10 12:55

Test number: 782921625468

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2026

Odometer: 68,726 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £180 – £1,000

MOT #18 2025-11-10 12:55

Test number: 680384581180

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 68,726 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £1,300

MOT #17 2024-11-13 15:48

Test number: 670473486447

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2025

Odometer: 66,037 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Advisory hand brake lever travel
Advisory Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory exhaust corroded

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £1,300

MOT #16 2023-11-16 15:52

Test number: 509569896258

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Nov 2024

Odometer: 62,631 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory exhaust heavily corroded
Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £240 – £1,180

MOT #15 2022-11-07 09:43

Test number: 526681683049

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Nov 2023

Odometer: 59,403 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #14 2021-11-11 11:04

Test number: 766455962684

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Nov 2022

Odometer: 54,804 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £790

MOT #13 2021-11-08 10:13

Test number: 800504668337

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 54,801 MI

Items: 4

Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £410 – £1,190

MOT #12 2020-11-12 14:33

Test number: 570626799805

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Nov 2021

Odometer: 51,623 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #11 2019-12-24 16:36

Test number: 767434237342

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 23 Dec 2020

Odometer: 47,728 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #10 2019-10-24 17:09

Test number: 611095350532

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 47,664 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory advise handbrake adjustment
Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £310 – £1,010

MOT #9 2018-10-15 13:03

Test number: 124567044683

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Oct 2019

Odometer: 37,815 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #8 2018-10-15 11:49

Test number: 893886143079

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 37,812 MI

Items: 1

Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £400

MOT #7 2017-10-13 15:09

Test number: 323717558810

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 13 Oct 2018

Odometer: 28,545 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #6 2017-10-13 15:09

Test number: 243067761679

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 28,545 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £670

MOT #5 2016-09-27 12:32

Test number: 225454155650

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 13 Oct 2017

Odometer: 19,243 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #4 2015-10-14 15:34

Test number: 559972980161

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 13 Oct 2016

Odometer: 10,036 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2014-07-18 16:19

Test number: 287939694452

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Jul 2015

Odometer: 6,150 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2013-07-12 15:13

Test number: 646583493110

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Jul 2014

Odometer: 4,010 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2012-08-14 12:12

Test number: 788167922237

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 13 Aug 2013

Odometer: 3,753 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	21
First registration	2012-08-14
Last registration	2026-08-05
Latest reading	70,769 miles
Annual avg (est.)	5,064 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	71%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	62% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2012-08-14	3,753 miles
Registration #2	2013-07-12	4,010 miles
Registration #3	2014-07-18	6,150 miles
Registration #4	2015-10-14	10,036 miles
Registration #5	2016-09-27	19,243 miles
Registration #6	2017-10-13	28,545 miles
Registration #7	2017-10-13	28,545 miles
Registration #8	2018-10-15	37,812 miles
Registration #9	2018-10-15	37,815 miles
Registration #10	2019-10-24	47,664 miles
Registration #11	2019-12-24	47,728 miles
Registration #12	2020-11-12	51,623 miles
Registration #13	2021-11-08	54,801 miles
Registration #14	2021-11-11	54,804 miles
Registration #15	2022-11-07	59,403 miles
Registration #16	2023-11-16	62,631 miles
Registration #17	2024-11-13	66,037 miles
Registration #18	2025-11-10	68,726 miles
Registration #19	2025-11-10	68,726 miles
Registration #20	2026-07-14	70,752 miles
Registration #21	2026-08-05	70,769 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Handbrake	×2
Coil Spring	×2
Windscreen	×1
Tyres	×1
Exhaust System	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Exhaust System	×6
Tyres	×5
Brake Discs	×2
Headlight	×1
Ball Joint	×1

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardCorrosion noted — inspect underbody, sills, and structural areas.
arrow_forwardAt 17 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Major Defects

£670 – £2,580

10 defects found

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Minor Defects

£80 – £200

1 item found

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Advisory Items

£1,990 – £8,930

29 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£2,990 – £12,500

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£130 – £700

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

£1,498

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

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.