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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 DROMOT history

LB09 DRO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,329 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 DRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 DRO was last recorded at 119,329 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 9,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,384 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,945 miles
Average per year
6,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,329 miles
  • 2025 – 109,384 miles
  • 2024 – 96,422 miles
  • 2023 – 84,853 miles
  • 2022 – 74,485 miles
  • 2021 – 68,920 miles
  • 2020 – 62,208 miles
  • 2019 – 58,737 miles
  • 2018 – 51,692 miles
  • 2017 – 46,183 miles
  • 2016 – 41,996 miles
  • 2015 – 39,214 miles
  • 2014 – 37,742 miles
  • 2013 – 36,952 miles
  • 2012 – 32,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,329 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,329 miles (+9,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    746293063598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,384 miles (+12,962)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    161727152983
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/deteriorated

  3. Pass96,422 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,422 miles
    Test number
    972245535877
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,422 miles (+11,569)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,422 miles
    Test number
    747837449333
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,853 miles (+10,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,853 miles
    Test number
    996563883481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,485 miles
    Test number
    528961133570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail74,485 miles (+5,565)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,485 miles
    Test number
    368380825951
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass68,920 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    590417711764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,208 miles (+3,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    62,208 miles
    Test number
    863502685876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,737 miles (+7,045)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,737 miles
    Test number
    590462734433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,692 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,692 miles
    Test number
    165807936911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,183 miles (+4,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    569363827065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass41,996 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    385885053175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,214 miles (+1,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,214 miles
    Test number
    126204541339
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear tyres has slight cracks on tread
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass37,742 miles (+790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,742 miles
    Test number
    237324764332
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass36,952 miles (+4,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    569148533307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,645 miles
    Test number
    395048932353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,645 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,645 miles
    Test number
    727088732347
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB09 DRO

Does LB09 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 DRO is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 DRO?
The MOT on LB09 DRO is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 DRO done?
LB09 DRO was recorded at 119,329 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,504 miles a year.
Has LB09 DRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 DRO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 DRO 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 DRO find?
LB09 DRO passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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