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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL09 MVKMOT history

LL09 MVK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LL09 MVK grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,011 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 MVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 MVK was last recorded at 94,011 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,999 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,011 miles
  • 2024 – 88,795 miles
  • 2023 – 85,361 miles
  • 2022 – 82,982 miles
  • 2021 – 80,345 miles
  • 2020 – 76,958 miles
  • 2019 – 72,755 miles
  • 2018 – 63,881 miles
  • 2017 – 60,349 miles
  • 2016 – 53,386 miles
  • 2015 – 46,767 miles
  • 2014 – 38,719 miles
  • 2013 – 30,286 miles
  • 2012 – 23,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,011 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,011 miles
    Test number
    331023429803
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail93,999 miles (+5,204)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,999 miles
    Test number
    735735005885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,795 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    258533081964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,361 miles
    Test number
    674372384981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,361 miles (+2,379)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,361 miles
    Test number
    364720009807
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedle sinks abit (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel looses pressure under load (1.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,982 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,982 miles
    Test number
    458738195437
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail82,972 miles (+2,627)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,972 miles
    Test number
    662613649094
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass80,345 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,345 miles
    Test number
    321356421876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,958 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,958 miles
    Test number
    967317378197
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail76,958 miles (+4,203)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,958 miles
    Test number
    959873107474
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass72,755 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    792761495369
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail72,755 miles (+8,874)2 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    640476293230
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass63,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,881 miles
    Test number
    102182260341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail63,881 miles (+3,532)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,881 miles
    Test number
    801201538260
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass60,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,349 miles
    Test number
    752242189189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail60,349 miles (+6,963)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,349 miles
    Test number
    517433525212
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,386 miles
    Test number
    480732336552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,386 miles (+6,619)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,386 miles
    Test number
    650604055997
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass46,767 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,767 miles
    Test number
    398596165101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    448924764154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail38,719 miles (+8,433)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    455994564148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail30,286 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,286 miles
    Test number
    787122663134
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass30,286 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,286 miles
    Test number
    969792263184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,791 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,791 miles
    Test number
    235510572428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,688 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,688 miles
    Test number
    558213362119
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel rim damaged

Questions about LL09 MVK

Does LL09 MVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 MVK is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL09 MVK?
The MOT on LL09 MVK is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 MVK done?
LL09 MVK was recorded at 94,011 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,197 miles a year.
Has LL09 MVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 MVK has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 MVK 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 LL09 MVK find?
LL09 MVK passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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