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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB09 XEFMOT history

LB09 XEF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,850 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 XEF
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
29 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 XEF was last recorded at 94,850 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 6,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,982 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,868 miles
Average per year
6,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,850 miles
  • 2025 – 87,982 miles
  • 2024 – 68,658 miles
  • 2023 – 53,962 miles
  • 2022 – 41,483 miles
  • 2021 – 32,067 miles
  • 2020 – 30,684 miles
  • 2019 – 29,265 miles
  • 2018 – 26,692 miles
  • 2017 – 24,269 miles
  • 2016 – 22,255 miles
  • 2015 – 19,470 miles
  • 2014 – 15,781 miles
  • 2013 – 12,594 miles
  • 2012 – 8,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,850 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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,850 miles
    Test number
    528283910547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,850 miles (+6,868)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,850 miles
    Test number
    161739235157
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass87,982 miles (+19,324)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,982 miles
    Test number
    787459087007
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,658 miles (+14,696)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,658 miles
    Test number
    549754530086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,962 miles
    Test number
    996385255774
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges + getting low

  6. Fail53,962 miles (+12,479)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,962 miles
    Test number
    187209495296
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges + getting low

  7. Pass41,483 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,483 miles
    Test number
    287711090546
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail41,481 miles (+9,414)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,481 miles
    Test number
    663123458868
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass32,067 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,067 miles
    Test number
    657806570200
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty

  10. Pass30,684 miles (+1,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,684 miles
    Test number
    793813258329
    • AdvisoryBall joint covers poor
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOsf fog inop

  11. Pass29,265 miles (+2,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,265 miles
    Test number
    479722105344
    • AdvisoryFront pads low o/s/f drop link dust cover poor

  12. Pass26,692 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,692 miles
    Test number
    462357767452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,269 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    895462440945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,255 miles
    Test number
    597952755358
    • AdvisoryOSF FOG LIGHT INOP

  15. Fail22,255 miles (+2,785)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,255 miles
    Test number
    552454054374
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOSF FOG LIGHT INOP

  16. Pass19,470 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,470 miles
    Test number
    557092125240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,781 miles (+3,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,781 miles
    Test number
    699056044270
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass12,594 miles (+3,877)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    12,594 miles
    Test number
    225048243279
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perrish in tread
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edge
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perrish in tread

  19. Pass8,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,717 miles
    Test number
    815597522226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 XEF

Does LB09 XEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 XEF is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 XEF?
The MOT on LB09 XEF is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 XEF done?
LB09 XEF was recorded at 94,850 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,181 miles a year.
Has LB09 XEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 XEF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 XEF 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 XEF find?
LB09 XEF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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