Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
LE09 BADMOT history
LE09 BAD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 116,919 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,762 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE09 BAD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 9 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE09 BAD was last recorded at 116,919 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,919 miles · 15 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,762 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,919 miles
- 2025 – 114,074 miles
- 2024 – 112,150 miles
- 2023 – 110,402 miles
- 2022 – 107,999 miles
- 2021 – 104,215 miles
- 2020 – 102,507 miles
- 2019 – 99,756 miles
- 2018 – 95,232 miles
- 2017 – 90,893 miles
- 2016 – 79,890 miles
- 2015 – 72,913 miles
- 2014 – 60,928 miles
- 2013 – 42,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,919 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBumper headlight damaged
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.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,919 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 116,919 miles
- Test number
- 907688026929
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBumper headlight damaged
Fail116,919 miles (+2,845)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,919 miles
- Test number
- 938205768231
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass114,074 miles (+1,924)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 114,074 miles
- Test number
- 780940669030
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass112,150 miles (+1,748)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 112,150 miles
- Test number
- 827624715992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,402 miles (+2,403)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 110,402 miles
- Test number
- 218876009894
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear corrosion on exhaust rear box
- AdvisoryCondition of both front tyres n/s BORDERLINE
Pass107,999 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 107,999 miles
- Test number
- 563467819975
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust back box
- AdvisorySecurity of rear number plate
Fail107,993 miles (+3,778)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,993 miles
- Test number
- 673482885973
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust back box
- AdvisorySecurity of rear number plate
Pass104,215 miles (+1,708)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 104,215 miles
- Test number
- 521475725327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,507 miles (+2,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 102,507 miles
- Test number
- 459034477047
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass99,756 miles (+4,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 99,756 miles
- Test number
- 913769684740
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,232 miles (+4,339)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 95,232 miles
- Test number
- 466517355617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,893 miles (+11,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 90,893 miles
- Test number
- 265193085010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a misting of oil.
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers effectiveness poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.
Pass79,890 miles (+6,977)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 79,890 miles
- Test number
- 311935597319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,913 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,913 miles
- Test number
- 887539325099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail72,911 miles (+11,983)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,911 miles
- Test number
- 228126425035
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail60,928 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,928 miles
- Test number
- 116876204489
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,928 miles (+18,773)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 60,928 miles
- Test number
- 225826404063
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 42,155 miles
- Test number
- 747035923033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,155 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,155 miles
- Test number
- 926805823069
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LE09 BAD
- Does LE09 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE09 BAD is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE09 BAD?
- The MOT on LE09 BAD is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE09 BAD done?
- LE09 BAD was recorded at 116,919 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,762 miles a year.
- Has LE09 BAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE09 BAD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE09 BAD 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 LE09 BAD find?
- LE09 BAD passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); bumper headlight damaged.
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