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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB09 XEAMOT history

LB09 XEA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 38,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,127 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 XEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 XEA was last recorded at 38,127 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,502 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,625 miles
Average per year
2,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,127 miles
  • 2025 – 36,502 miles
  • 2024 – 33,536 miles
  • 2023 – 32,195 miles
  • 2022 – 30,079 miles
  • 2021 – 28,030 miles
  • 2020 – 25,007 miles
  • 2019 – 23,191 miles
  • 2018 – 20,090 miles
  • 2017 – 15,824 miles
  • 2016 – 14,193 miles
  • 2015 – 12,229 miles
  • 2014 – 10,598 miles
  • 2013 – 7,864 miles
  • 2012 – 6,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,127 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,127 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,127 miles
    Test number
    912760104796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,502 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,502 miles
    Test number
    840908906170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,536 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    33,536 miles
    Test number
    606434281154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,484 miles (+1,289)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,484 miles
    Test number
    835489948590
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass32,195 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    927413877901
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail32,195 miles (+2,116)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    717659714801
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass30,079 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    30,079 miles
    Test number
    517963704569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,030 miles (+3,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    255105626059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass25,007 miles (+1,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,007 miles
    Test number
    920312340031
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished

  10. Pass23,191 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    23,191 miles
    Test number
    232945671689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished in tread

  11. Pass20,090 miles (+4,266)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    20,090 miles
    Test number
    923162704129
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass15,824 miles (+1,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    15,824 miles
    Test number
    841404522684
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass14,193 miles (+1,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    14,193 miles
    Test number
    266902385641
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to perish

  14. Pass12,229 miles (+1,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    12,229 miles
    Test number
    725263325201
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish in tread

  15. Pass10,598 miles (+2,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    10,598 miles
    Test number
    719207914277
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect underside due to plastic covers fitted

  16. Pass7,864 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    7,864 miles
    Test number
    706320923237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    6,223 miles
    Test number
    605905912265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 XEA

Does LB09 XEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 XEA is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 XEA?
The MOT on LB09 XEA is valid until 24 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 XEA done?
LB09 XEA was recorded at 38,127 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,275 miles a year.
Has LB09 XEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 XEA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 XEA 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 XEA find?
LB09 XEA passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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