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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB09 DPVMOT history

LB09 DPV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
72,874 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 DPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 DPV was last recorded at 72,874 miles on 6 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,873 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,874 miles
  • 2025 – 57,020 miles
  • 2024 – 53,824 miles
  • 2023 – 46,213 miles
  • 2022 – 43,163 miles
  • 2021 – 41,915 miles
  • 2020 – 39,200 miles
  • 2019 – 37,301 miles
  • 2018 – 33,952 miles
  • 2017 – 30,646 miles
  • 2016 – 26,380 miles
  • 2015 – 22,395 miles
  • 2014 – 20,243 miles
  • 2013 – 16,288 miles
  • 2012 – 12,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,874 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroding awayRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer scin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,874 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    603515247186
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroding away

  2. Fail72,873 miles (+15,853)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    307003696592
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & Void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroding away

  3. Pass57,020 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    403632252096
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail57,020 miles (+3,196)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    500473266504
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass53,824 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    597936549081
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer scin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail53,812 miles (+7,599)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,812 miles
    Test number
    375220946565
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer scin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass46,213 miles (+3,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    491568465594
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass43,163 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,163 miles
    Test number
    298602062777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,915 miles (+2,715)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,915 miles
    Test number
    515054062598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake no reserve travel, needs adjusting

  10. Pass39,200 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,200 miles
    Test number
    456720356657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,301 miles (+3,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    37,301 miles
    Test number
    611350831992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass33,952 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,952 miles
    Test number
    367318043557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,646 miles (+4,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,646 miles
    Test number
    607925399680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is deteriorating

  14. Pass26,380 miles (+3,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    622500859601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small splits in tyre

  15. Pass22,395 miles (+2,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,395 miles
    Test number
    395056265124
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has age cracking

  16. Pass20,243 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,243 miles
    Test number
    685447764135
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail20,243 miles (+3,955)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,243 miles
    Test number
    638927364163
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass16,288 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,288 miles
    Test number
    588912893140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,613 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,613 miles
    Test number
    116481792162
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass12,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,613 miles
    Test number
    396441592135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 DPV

Does LB09 DPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 DPV is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 DPV?
The MOT on LB09 DPV is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 DPV done?
LB09 DPV was recorded at 72,874 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
Has LB09 DPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 DPV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 DPV 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 DPV find?
LB09 DPV passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear light unit damaged, and 2 more.

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