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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 EAWMOT history

LB09 EAW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,039 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 EAW
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
6 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 EAW was last recorded at 119,039 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,030 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,039 miles
  • 2025 – 109,164 miles
  • 2024 – 96,627 miles
  • 2023 – 91,081 miles
  • 2022 – 80,579 miles
  • 2021 – 71,044 miles
  • 2020 – 62,898 miles
  • 2019 – 51,953 miles
  • 2018 – 41,511 miles
  • 2017 – 39,024 miles
  • 2016 – 35,808 miles
  • 2015 – 32,524 miles
  • 2014 – 28,524 miles
  • 2013 – 24,439 miles
  • 2012 – 18,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded 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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,039 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,039 miles
    Test number
    959936909315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail119,030 miles (+9,866)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,030 miles
    Test number
    785228835110
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass109,164 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,164 miles
    Test number
    833482354080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,155 miles (+12,528)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,155 miles
    Test number
    634991449096
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,627 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,627 miles
    Test number
    955464358603
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant bottle bottom hose
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail96,627 miles (+5,546)5 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,627 miles
    Test number
    952783470724
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant bottle bottom hose
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass91,081 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,081 miles
    Test number
    141484093877
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth hand brake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has something lose in side the tyre moving around

  8. Fail91,081 miles (+10,502)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,081 miles
    Test number
    615088965277
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth hand brake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has something lose in side the tyre moving around

  9. Pass80,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,579 miles
    Test number
    731709097034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail80,579 miles (+9,535)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,579 miles
    Test number
    203288671506
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working In the wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass71,044 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,044 miles
    Test number
    723956319261
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass is loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is split

  12. Fail71,044 miles (+8,146)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,044 miles
    Test number
    772065151303
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass is loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is split

  13. Pass62,898 miles (+101)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,898 miles
    Test number
    594160242252
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s tyres perished and heavy wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both n/s and o/s lights dim (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail62,797 miles (+10,844)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,797 miles
    Test number
    495631170240
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s tyres perished and heavy wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both n/s and o/s lights dim (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass51,953 miles (+10,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    328229686916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryHand brake has limited reserve travel

  16. Pass41,511 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    248770423869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,024 miles (+3,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,024 miles
    Test number
    535683202134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  18. Pass35,808 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,808 miles
    Test number
    602929080754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,524 miles (+4,000)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,524 miles
    Test number
    686417275165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks within tread due to age

  20. Pass28,524 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,524 miles
    Test number
    357991564166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,439 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,439 miles
    Test number
    846906983142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,171 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,171 miles
    Test number
    985037882136
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut but not to cords
    • NoteOffside rear light has crack in it

Questions about LB09 EAW

Does LB09 EAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 EAW is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 EAW?
The MOT on LB09 EAW is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 EAW done?
LB09 EAW was recorded at 119,039 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,101 miles a year.
Has LB09 EAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 EAW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 EAW 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 EAW find?
LB09 EAW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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