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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 SXFMOT history

LB09 SXF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,465 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 SXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 SXF was last recorded at 78,465 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2024: 13,536 miles, lower than 70,943 miles on 21 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,503 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,962 miles
Average per year
4,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,465 miles
  • 2025 – 76,503 miles
  • 2024 – 74,284 miles
  • 2023 – 70,943 miles
  • 2022 – 65,774 miles
  • 2021 – 56,445 miles
  • 2020 – 45,956 miles
  • 2019 – 38,266 miles
  • 2018 – 28,596 miles
  • 2017 – 21,199 miles
  • 2016 – 17,370 miles
  • 2015 – 13,415 miles
  • 2014 – 12,700 miles
  • 2013 – 10,940 miles
  • 2012 – 7,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,465 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    943595037526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,464 miles (+1,961)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,464 miles
    Test number
    842550828240
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass76,503 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    465384574046
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail76,503 miles (+2,219)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    619286320339
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass74,284 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,284 miles
    Test number
    483976038349
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail13,536 miles (-57,407)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,536 miles
    Test number
    333769406395
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass70,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    378690336012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail70,943 miles (+5,169)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    230984298065
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,774 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,774 miles
    Test number
    786905944929
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail65,774 miles (+9,329)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,774 miles
    Test number
    438694700098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass56,445 miles (+10,489)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,445 miles
    Test number
    572221783478
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass45,956 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,956 miles
    Test number
    188682103645
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail45,936 miles (+7,670)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,936 miles
    Test number
    280018618200
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass38,266 miles (+9,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,266 miles
    Test number
    705340166248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass28,596 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,596 miles
    Test number
    400880673406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,199 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,199 miles
    Test number
    515250082604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    17,370 miles
    Test number
    552744319457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,370 miles (+3,955)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,370 miles
    Test number
    682051677176
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass13,415 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,415 miles
    Test number
    399303325281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,700 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,700 miles
    Test number
    708842314225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,940 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    10,940 miles
    Test number
    736180113228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    7,854 miles
    Test number
    399220602289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 SXF

Does LB09 SXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 SXF is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 SXF?
The MOT on LB09 SXF is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 SXF done?
LB09 SXF was recorded at 78,465 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,965 miles a year.
Has LB09 SXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 SXF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 SXF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 SXF find?
LB09 SXF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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