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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB09 DPKMOT history

LB09 DPK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,548 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 DPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 DPK was last recorded at 89,548 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,897 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,651 miles
Average per year
5,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,548 miles
  • 2025 – 84,897 miles
  • 2024 – 79,484 miles
  • 2023 – 73,182 miles
  • 2022 – 65,038 miles
  • 2021 – 56,706 miles
  • 2020 – 51,634 miles
  • 2019 – 47,103 miles
  • 2018 – 42,426 miles
  • 2017 – 38,525 miles
  • 2016 – 34,297 miles
  • 2015 – 29,277 miles
  • 2014 – 23,550 miles
  • 2013 – 17,465 miles
  • 2012 – 12,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,548 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,548 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,548 miles
    Test number
    923620097668
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,548 miles (+4,651)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,548 miles
    Test number
    733199291301
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,897 miles (+5,413)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    291871638304
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,484 miles (+6,302)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    421371972891
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,182 miles (+8,144)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,182 miles
    Test number
    706715069333
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass65,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    122158059854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,038 miles (+8,332)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    169459425915
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex. (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass56,706 miles (+5,072)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,706 miles
    Test number
    517230868800
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass51,634 miles (+4,531)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,634 miles
    Test number
    212621348223
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  10. Pass47,103 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    108721522176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,426 miles (+3,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,426 miles
    Test number
    484043316128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper linkage has play

  12. Pass38,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    451901881362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail38,525 miles (+4,228)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    241710359202
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,297 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,297 miles
    Test number
    374778661818
    • AdvisoryFront no plate - cracked at mounting point
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper arm has play & out of position

  15. Fail34,297 miles (+5,020)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,297 miles
    Test number
    222237438179
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront no plate - cracked at mounting point
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper arm has play & out of position

  16. Pass29,277 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,277 miles
    Test number
    728062865183
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail29,273 miles (+5,723)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,273 miles
    Test number
    595301965115
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass23,550 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,550 miles
    Test number
    226173364495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking badly

  19. Fail23,550 miles (+6,085)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,550 miles
    Test number
    278403064488
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking badly

  20. Pass17,465 miles (+5,422)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,465 miles
    Test number
    998469663158
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyres cracking badly

  21. Pass12,043 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    12,043 miles
    Test number
    246572472108
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyres starting to crack

Questions about LB09 DPK

Does LB09 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 DPK is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 DPK?
The MOT on LB09 DPK is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 DPK done?
LB09 DPK was recorded at 89,548 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,509 miles a year.
Has LB09 DPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 DPK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 DPK 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 LB09 DPK find?
LB09 DPK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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