Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LB09 JHZMOT history
LB09 JHZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,780 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 137,780 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,134 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 JHZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 JHZ was last recorded at 137,780 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,779 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 9,134 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,780 miles
- 2024 – 129,356 miles
- 2023 – 124,129 miles
- 2022 – 116,792 miles
- 2021 – 109,016 miles
- 2020 – 101,434 miles
- 2019 – 91,561 miles
- 2018 – 81,579 miles
- 2017 – 69,341 miles
- 2016 – 59,718 miles
- 2015 – 47,566 miles
- 2014 – 35,220 miles
- 2013 – 24,786 miles
- 2012 – 19,192 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,780 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower exhaust front pipe flexi been replaced with bespoke flexi and is leaking gasesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront both headlamp lens quality making it difficult to view aim patterns x2Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm rear mount bush is worn slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield at rear exhaust box loose and insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,780 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 137,780 miles
- Test number
- 341020945839
- AdvisoryFront Lower exhaust front pipe flexi been replaced with bespoke flexi and is leaking gases
- AdvisoryFront both headlamp lens quality making it difficult to view aim patterns x2
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm rear mount bush is worn slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield at rear exhaust box loose and insecure
Fail137,779 miles (+8,423)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,779 miles
- Test number
- 847235850749
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Lower Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid leak behind plastic cover reqs investigation (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower exhaust front pipe flexi been replaced with bespoke flexi and is leaking gases
- AdvisoryFront both headlamp lens quality making it difficult to view aim patterns x2
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm rear mount bush is worn slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield at rear exhaust box loose and insecure
Pass129,356 miles (+5,227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 129,356 miles
- Test number
- 138279868279
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower engine sump pan corroded and starting to become porous
- AdvisoryFront exhaust leaking around manifold area , however did not affect emissions test
Pass124,129 miles (+7,337)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 124,129 miles
- Test number
- 590389857354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,792 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 116,792 miles
- Test number
- 619230245727
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Fail116,792 miles (+7,776)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,792 miles
- Test number
- 144301209303
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Pass109,016 miles (+7,582)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 109,016 miles
- Test number
- 480593624650
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,434 miles (+9,873)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 101,434 miles
- Test number
- 618681391155
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine oil on min
Pass91,561 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 91,561 miles
- Test number
- 241225323145
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail91,561 miles (+9,982)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,561 miles
- Test number
- 245654515229
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake
Pass81,579 miles (+12,238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 81,579 miles
- Test number
- 726440341973
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,341 miles (+9,623)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 69,341 miles
- Test number
- 457241939769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,718 miles (+12,152)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 59,718 miles
- Test number
- 355820421934
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,566 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 47,566 miles
- Test number
- 126792865420
- NoteNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Fail47,566 miles (+12,346)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,566 miles
- Test number
- 415012365092
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Pass35,220 miles (+10,434)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 35,220 miles
- Test number
- 418914774016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass24,786 miles (+5,594)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 24,786 miles
- Test number
- 525898173095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 19,192 miles
- Test number
- 415186582088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB09 JHZ
- Does LB09 JHZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB09 JHZ expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 JHZ?
- The MOT on LB09 JHZ expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB09 JHZ done?
- LB09 JHZ was recorded at 137,780 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 9,134 miles a year.
- Has LB09 JHZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 JHZ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB09 JHZ 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 JHZ find?
- LB09 JHZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower exhaust front pipe flexi been replaced with bespoke flexi and is leaking gases; front both headlamp lens quality making it difficult to view aim patterns x2; nearside front suspension arm rear mount bush is worn slight play, and 1 more.
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