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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

J9 LFFMOT history

J9 LFF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

J9 LFF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,125 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 LFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 LFF was last recorded at 73,125 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,125 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,125 miles
  • 2025 – 70,906 miles
  • 2024 – 68,011 miles
  • 2023 – 65,081 miles
  • 2022 – 62,602 miles
  • 2021 – 59,588 miles
  • 2020 – 56,286 miles
  • 2019 – 53,177 miles
  • 2018 – 49,839 miles
  • 2017 – 45,597 miles
  • 2016 – 40,641 miles
  • 2015 – 37,010 miles
  • 2014 – 32,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,125 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker sleeve detachedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral seat belt stalk cover missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever button missing but still functioning fineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake travel is close to max, rear brakes require adjusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Centre rear seat belt buckle casing broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,125 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,125 miles
    Test number
    134562759646
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker sleeve detached
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral seat belt stalk cover missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever button missing but still functioning fine
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail73,125 miles (+2,219)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,125 miles
    Test number
    528655798520
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker sleeve detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral seat belt stalk cover missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever button missing but still functioning fine
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass70,906 miles (+2,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,906 miles
    Test number
    714179083046
    • AdvisoryNear side rear damper dirt cover insecure
    • AdvisoryRecommend near side front head light bulb to be refitted and head lamp aim rechecked .
    • AdvisoryTravel on hand brake leaver , front brakes pads inner face looking low, off side front brake bind , recommend a further brakes inspection within 30 days .

  4. Pass68,011 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,011 miles
    Test number
    187692736337
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel is close to max, rear brakes require adjusting

  5. Fail67,950 miles (+2,869)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    984936720668
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel is close to max, rear brakes require adjusting

  6. Pass65,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,081 miles
    Test number
    117255577011
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken/missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel close to max.(rear brakes require adjusting)

  7. Fail65,081 miles (+2,479)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,081 miles
    Test number
    251350616205
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken/missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel close to max.(rear brakes require adjusting)
    • AdvisorySqueak on rear suspension

  8. Pass62,602 miles (+3,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,602 miles
    Test number
    787161958336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt buckle casing broken
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel close to max. (more travel than normal)

  9. Pass59,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,588 miles
    Test number
    396658025512
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt buckle casing broken
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  10. Fail59,558 miles (+3,272)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    133830698966
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect wet (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt buckle casing broken
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  11. Pass56,286 miles (+3,109)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    660156318509
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAir filter to throttle body intake pipe repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres different sizes
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyre tread depths 3mm and outer walls and treads splitting

  12. Pass53,177 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,177 miles
    Test number
    942186898520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads 3mm and treads slightly splitting
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt stalk casing missing
    • AdvisoryYellow oil light on dash, timing chain noisy on start up when cold

  13. Fail53,177 miles (+3,338)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,177 miles
    Test number
    411419842750
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads 3mm and treads slightly splitting
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt stalk casing missing
    • AdvisoryYellow oil light on dash, timing chain noisy on start up when cold

  14. Pass49,839 miles (+4,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,839 miles
    Test number
    988381036178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover missing from centre rear belt
    • AdvisorySlight bind on nearside rear brake

  15. Pass45,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,597 miles
    Test number
    786923651126
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail45,597 miles (+4,956)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,597 miles
    Test number
    367336225975
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass40,641 miles (+3,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    952707621481
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear seat belt buckle cover missing still in working order

  18. Pass37,010 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,010 miles
    Test number
    257211825111
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2mm tread .perished on side wall .

  19. Fail37,010 miles (+4,843)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,010 miles
    Test number
    856931725110
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2mm tread .perished on side wall .

  20. Pass32,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,167 miles
    Test number
    148805714156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 LFF

Does J9 LFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 LFF is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 LFF?
The MOT on J9 LFF is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 LFF done?
J9 LFF was recorded at 73,125 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,367 miles a year.
Has J9 LFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 LFF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 LFF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J9 LFF find?
J9 LFF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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