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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB09 GFEMOT history

LB09 GFE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,584 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 GFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 GFE was last recorded at 110,584 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 3,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,831 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,753 miles
Average per year
6,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,584 miles
  • 2025 – 106,831 miles
  • 2024 – 101,078 miles
  • 2023 – 91,772 miles
  • 2022 – 87,523 miles
  • 2021 – 82,397 miles
  • 2020 – 79,118 miles
  • 2019 – 74,640 miles
  • 2018 – 67,709 miles
  • 2017 – 59,344 miles
  • 2016 – 51,868 miles
  • 2015 – 44,197 miles
  • 2014 – 36,430 miles
  • 2013 – 27,274 miles
  • 2012 – 18,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,584 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,584 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,584 miles
    Test number
    545049425828
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail110,584 miles (+3,753)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,584 miles
    Test number
    359863015787
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,831 miles (+5,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,831 miles
    Test number
    677567756512
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass101,078 miles (+9,306)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,078 miles
    Test number
    237473139328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,772 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,772 miles
    Test number
    745869986763
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail91,772 miles (+4,249)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,772 miles
    Test number
    304395323691
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass87,523 miles (+173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,523 miles
    Test number
    604469819508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail87,350 miles (+4,953)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,350 miles
    Test number
    600575715745
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass82,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    625883067872
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail82,395 miles (+3,277)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    899350789169
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass79,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,118 miles
    Test number
    478668477717
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail79,116 miles (+4,476)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    442964872974
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass74,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    418649285164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,640 miles (+6,931)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    874296045708
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass67,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    764633341155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,709 miles (+8,365)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    969807397280
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  17. Pass59,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    658789405758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,344 miles (+7,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    798877166100
    • 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)

  19. Pass51,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,868 miles
    Test number
    101054028665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,868 miles (+7,671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,868 miles
    Test number
    776710005971
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass44,197 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,197 miles
    Test number
    219475185103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,430 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,430 miles
    Test number
    245891784138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished

  23. Fail36,430 miles (+9,156)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,430 miles
    Test number
    726941084131
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished

  24. Pass27,274 miles (+8,500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,274 miles
    Test number
    367803083167
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass18,774 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,774 miles
    Test number
    286031782122
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB09 GFE

Does LB09 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 GFE is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 GFE?
The MOT on LB09 GFE is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 GFE done?
LB09 GFE was recorded at 110,584 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 6,552 miles a year.
Has LB09 GFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 GFE has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 GFE 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 GFE find?
LB09 GFE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pads worn; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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