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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LM09 BKAMOT history

LM09 BKA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LM09 BKA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,562 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM09 BKA
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
6 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM09 BKA was last recorded at 108,562 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,595 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,967 miles
Average per year
6,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,562 miles
  • 2024 – 104,595 miles
  • 2023 – 99,976 miles
  • 2022 – 88,534 miles
  • 2021 – 83,563 miles
  • 2020 – 79,226 miles
  • 2019 – 72,456 miles
  • 2018 – 65,936 miles
  • 2017 – 58,645 miles
  • 2015 – 46,011 miles
  • 2014 – 37,640 miles
  • 2013 – 29,425 miles
  • 2012 – 22,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,562 miles

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Seat belts not checked/ Child seats fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Sleeve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,562 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    744711304191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,595 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,595 miles
    Test number
    829881891851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,533 miles (+4,557)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,533 miles
    Test number
    113990313842
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass99,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    673507228819
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail99,976 miles (+5,588)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    808864119076
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass94,388 miles (+5,854)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,388 miles
    Test number
    355925800652
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,534 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    801629557432
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,534 miles (+4,971)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    905863173136
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,563 miles (+4,337)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,563 miles
    Test number
    577261998778
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  10. Pass79,226 miles (+6,770)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,226 miles
    Test number
    934894892222
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips present (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear & nearside rear seat belts not checked/ Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  11. Pass72,456 miles (+6,520)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    340287248080
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Flexi exhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belts not checked/ Child seats fitted

  12. Pass65,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    898933180823
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked/ Child seats fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail65,936 miles (+7,291)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    320112338742
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working Lens damaged (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked/ Child seats fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass58,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    300648807929
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail58,673 miles (+12,662)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,673 miles
    Test number
    962890416434
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail46,011 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    228169545185
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slighly lipped

  17. Pass46,011 miles (+8,371)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    497449145199
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slighly lipped

  18. Pass37,640 miles (+8,215)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,640 miles
    Test number
    469807334167
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass29,425 miles (+136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    216068533129
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail29,289 miles (+7,170)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,289 miles
    Test number
    459281633160
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass22,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,119 miles
    Test number
    815633732163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM09 BKA

Does LM09 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 BKA is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM09 BKA?
The MOT on LM09 BKA is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM09 BKA done?
LM09 BKA was recorded at 108,562 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,377 miles a year.
Has LM09 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM09 BKA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM09 BKA 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 BKA find?
LM09 BKA passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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