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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 JVFMOT history

LB09 JVF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,623 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 JVF
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
8 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 JVF was last recorded at 89,623 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,622 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,623 miles
  • 2025 – 88,190 miles
  • 2024 – 85,030 miles
  • 2023 – 81,791 miles
  • 2022 – 76,797 miles
  • 2021 – 73,190 miles
  • 2020 – 68,960 miles
  • 2019 – 66,443 miles
  • 2018 – 62,081 miles
  • 2017 – 58,081 miles
  • 2016 – 53,663 miles
  • 2015 – 46,440 miles
  • 2014 – 40,585 miles
  • 2013 – 32,516 miles
  • 2012 – 23,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,623 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,623 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    317569824566
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail89,622 miles (+1,432)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,622 miles
    Test number
    229012703673
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,190 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,190 miles
    Test number
    284298333215
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail88,188 miles (+3,158)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,188 miles
    Test number
    757593921013
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,030 miles (+3,239)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    473704473302
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is very corroded

  6. Pass81,791 miles (+4,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,791 miles
    Test number
    555016640785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass76,797 miles (+3,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    449951926926
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass73,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,190 miles
    Test number
    384655600007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail73,190 miles (+4,230)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,190 miles
    Test number
    968761636558
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass68,960 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,960 miles
    Test number
    848668984740
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail68,955 miles (+2,512)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,955 miles
    Test number
    594255617624
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass66,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    66,443 miles
    Test number
    265875997194
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail66,443 miles (+4,362)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,443 miles
    Test number
    255263705023
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass62,081 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    572451324528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,081 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,081 miles
    Test number
    432948594293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    621922096531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,663 miles (+7,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    306503310469
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass46,440 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,440 miles
    Test number
    605402885141
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  19. Fail46,440 miles (+5,855)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,440 miles
    Test number
    716781785178
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  20. Pass40,585 miles (+8,069)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,585 miles
    Test number
    366737994172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,516 miles (+9,446)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,516 miles
    Test number
    278775203212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,070 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,070 miles
    Test number
    885223192172
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvice nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Questions about LB09 JVF

Does LB09 JVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 JVF is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 JVF?
The MOT on LB09 JVF is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 JVF done?
LB09 JVF was recorded at 89,623 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has LB09 JVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 JVF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 JVF 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 JVF find?
LB09 JVF passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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