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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 JVHMOT history

LB09 JVH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
183,615 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 JVH
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
11 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 JVH was last recorded at 183,615 miles on 29 May 2026, 10,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,203 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,412 miles
Average per year
9,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,615 miles
  • 2025 – 173,203 miles
  • 2024 – 158,597 miles
  • 2023 – 156,813 miles
  • 2022 – 147,194 miles
  • 2021 – 143,491 miles
  • 2020 – 138,268 miles
  • 2019 – 134,010 miles
  • 2018 – 128,446 miles
  • 2017 – 123,969 miles
  • 2016 – 114,347 miles
  • 2015 – 103,273 miles
  • 2014 – 83,539 miles
  • 2013 – 62,717 miles
  • 2012 – 46,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,615 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from Exhaust joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer 75 percent wear (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Road wheel slightly damaged o/s/r inner (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Some water ingress to rear no plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,615 miles (+10,412)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    183,615 miles
    Test number
    296253442128
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    173,203 miles
    Test number
    264848439468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges strong advice change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail173,203 miles (+14,606)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,203 miles
    Test number
    925409526196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges strong advice change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass158,597 miles (+1,784)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    158,597 miles
    Test number
    792766327258
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteel wheel rim fitted to offside rear

  5. Pass156,813 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,813 miles
    Test number
    832996990353
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from Exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,779 miles (+9,585)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,779 miles
    Test number
    878329711231
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hole and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from Exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,194 miles (+3,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,194 miles
    Test number
    283018239972
    • AdvisoryOil sump crodded and slight oil leeks

  8. Pass143,491 miles (+5,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,491 miles
    Test number
    609847069010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil sump pan corroded and slight oil leak

  9. Pass138,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,268 miles
    Test number
    259724365461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,268 miles (+4,258)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,268 miles
    Test number
    985658380187
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass134,010 miles (+5,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    134,010 miles
    Test number
    261102070816
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass128,446 miles (+4,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,446 miles
    Test number
    779303075773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass123,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,969 miles
    Test number
    103674949157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail123,969 miles (+9,622)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,969 miles
    Test number
    628353149625
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass114,347 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,347 miles
    Test number
    548746376088
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer 75 percent wear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged o/s/r inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome water ingress to rear no plate

  16. Fail114,345 miles (+11,072)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,345 miles
    Test number
    217029562574
    • FailureAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/front lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/front lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer 75 percent wear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged o/s/r inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome water ingress to rear no plate

  17. Pass103,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,273 miles
    Test number
    798218185128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,273 miles (+19,734)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,273 miles
    Test number
    147623185113
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass83,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    357832494193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,539 miles (+20,822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    128781494101
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass62,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,717 miles
    Test number
    445242093197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,717 miles (+16,607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,717 miles
    Test number
    957402693117
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass46,110 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    765181992190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,017 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    497106582174
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly and slightly inefficient.(dedust?)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack

Questions about LB09 JVH

Does LB09 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 JVH is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 JVH?
The MOT on LB09 JVH is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 JVH done?
LB09 JVH was recorded at 183,615 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 9,899 miles a year.
Has LB09 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 JVH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 JVH 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 JVH find?
LB09 JVH passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills, and 6 more.

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