Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
LB09 XEDMOT history
LB09 XED is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,499 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 88,499 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,572 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 XED
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 XED was last recorded at 88,499 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 5,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,869 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,630 miles
- Average per year
- 5,572 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,499 miles
- 2025 – 82,869 miles
- 2024 – 78,015 miles
- 2023 – 74,607 miles
- 2022 – 71,247 miles
- 2021 – 61,502 miles
- 2020 – 56,999 miles
- 2019 – 52,670 miles
- 2018 – 46,079 miles
- 2017 – 38,476 miles
- 2016 – 33,249 miles
- 2015 – 22,493 miles
- 2014 – 19,442 miles
- 2013 – 14,589 miles
- 2012 – 12,247 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,499 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both on inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Poor beam pattern o/s h/lamp[
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,499 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 88,499 miles
- Test number
- 827955328658
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail88,495 miles (+5,626)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,495 miles
- Test number
- 420510090265
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass82,869 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 82,869 miles
- Test number
- 305152392758
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail82,866 miles (+4,851)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,866 miles
- Test number
- 869432707549
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass78,015 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 78,015 miles
- Test number
- 594245165674
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail78,011 miles (+3,404)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,011 miles
- Test number
- 856575929291
- 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))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass74,607 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 74,607 miles
- Test number
- 355961984943
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPoor beam pattern o/s h/lamp[
Fail74,607 miles (+3,360)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,607 miles
- Test number
- 477014473520
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex broken away (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPoor beam pattern o/s h/lamp[
Pass71,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 71,247 miles
- Test number
- 960271650244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,247 miles (+9,745)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,247 miles
- Test number
- 496375028666
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,502 miles (+4,503)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 61,502 miles
- Test number
- 201360826611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,999 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 56,999 miles
- Test number
- 414073082601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,999 miles (+4,329)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,999 miles
- Test number
- 109041867635
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 52,670 miles
- Test number
- 435281246049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,667 miles (+6,588)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,667 miles
- Test number
- 627363681150
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 46,079 miles
- Test number
- 669020155569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,079 miles (+7,603)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,079 miles
- Test number
- 353753363167
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass38,476 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 38,476 miles
- Test number
- 785398120881
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail38,476 miles (+5,227)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,476 miles
- Test number
- 326799030470
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass33,249 miles (+10,756)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 33,249 miles
- Test number
- 586343037629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,493 miles (+3,051)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 22,493 miles
- Test number
- 769012525201
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteRear tyres starting to crack
Pass19,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 19,442 miles
- Test number
- 578009714245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,437 miles (+4,848)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,437 miles
- Test number
- 306369514201
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass14,589 miles (+2,342)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 14,589 miles
- Test number
- 658537023254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 12,247 miles
- Test number
- 365026232221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB09 XED
- Does LB09 XED currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 XED is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 XED?
- The MOT on LB09 XED is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB09 XED done?
- LB09 XED was recorded at 88,499 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,572 miles a year.
- Has LB09 XED ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 XED has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB09 XED 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 XED find?
- LB09 XED passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; central front lower gearbox mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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