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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LM09 BHOMOT history

LM09 BHO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LM09 BHO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,129 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM09 BHO
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
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM09 BHO was last recorded at 99,129 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,594 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,535 miles
Average per year
5,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,129 miles
  • 2025 – 96,594 miles
  • 2024 – 92,303 miles
  • 2023 – 88,915 miles
  • 2022 – 83,962 miles
  • 2021 – 79,969 miles
  • 2020 – 77,356 miles
  • 2019 – 70,755 miles
  • 2018 – 64,572 miles
  • 2017 – 58,039 miles
  • 2016 – 50,975 miles
  • 2015 – 40,320 miles
  • 2014 – 30,901 miles
  • 2013 – 21,097 miles
  • 2012 – 17,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,129 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,129 miles (+2,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,129 miles
    Test number
    978823624113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass96,594 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,594 miles
    Test number
    462882703909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,448 miles
    Test number
    798713743777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,448 miles (+3,145)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,448 miles
    Test number
    877496795932
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass92,303 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,303 miles
    Test number
    811134370666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail92,302 miles (+3,387)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,302 miles
    Test number
    519645366092
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,915 miles (+4,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,915 miles
    Test number
    288363553270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,962 miles (+31)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    845304784070
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking around wishbone ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,931 miles (+3,962)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,931 miles
    Test number
    731889528182
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass79,969 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    394034161704
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail79,969 miles (+2,613)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    669997808994
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,356 miles (+6,601)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,356 miles
    Test number
    690937002033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,755 miles
    Test number
    197634464521
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel/brake grabbing slightly

  14. Fail70,755 miles (+6,183)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,755 miles
    Test number
    554727727400
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall - marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel/brake grabbing slightly

  15. Pass64,572 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,572 miles
    Test number
    116840427546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    652220709124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,039 miles (+7,064)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    139776369032
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass50,975 miles (+10,655)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    211692327065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,320 miles (+9,419)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,320 miles
    Test number
    787640975029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,901 miles (+9,804)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    939013774030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,097 miles
    Test number
    275454473038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,097 miles (+3,459)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,097 miles
    Test number
    655171273041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass17,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,638 miles
    Test number
    669816742117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM09 BHO

Does LM09 BHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 BHO is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM09 BHO?
The MOT on LM09 BHO is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM09 BHO done?
LM09 BHO was recorded at 99,129 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,717 miles a year.
Has LM09 BHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM09 BHO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM09 BHO 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 LM09 BHO find?
LM09 BHO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread worn on inner edge; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread, and 1 more.

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