Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
LM09 BOVMOT history
LM09 BOV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,204 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 73,204 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,789 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM09 BOV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM09 BOV was last recorded at 73,204 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 22,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 51,187 miles · 29 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 22,017 miles
- Average per year
- 4,789 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,204 miles
- 2024 – 51,187 miles
- 2023 – 46,906 miles
- 2022 – 43,501 miles
- 2021 – 36,882 miles
- 2020 – 33,143 miles
- 2019 – 30,732 miles
- 2018 – 28,372 miles
- 2017 – 24,153 miles
- 2016 – 10,368 miles
- 2015 – 8,781 miles
- 2014 – 7,403 miles
- 2013 – 5,793 miles
- 2012 – 4,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,204 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryWashers low on screen
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.
Travel on parking brake lever
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,204 miles (+22,017)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 73,204 miles
- Test number
- 158768712935
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryWashers low on screen
Pass51,187 miles (+4,281)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 51,187 miles
- Test number
- 656568519869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,906 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 46,906 miles
- Test number
- 418343948390
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail46,906 miles (+3,405)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,906 miles
- Test number
- 328699660735
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,501 miles (+6,619)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 43,501 miles
- Test number
- 362400956133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED. 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,882 miles (+412)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 36,882 miles
- Test number
- 572442726458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,470 miles (+3,327)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 36,470 miles
- Test number
- 869389829468
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever
Pass33,143 miles (+2,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 33,143 miles
- Test number
- 398430004072
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever
Pass30,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 30,732 miles
- Test number
- 496642669084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,731 miles (+2,359)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,731 miles
- Test number
- 192868538431
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass28,372 miles (+4,219)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 28,372 miles
- Test number
- 495078045819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,153 miles (+13,785)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 24,153 miles
- Test number
- 146207939690
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass10,368 miles (+1,587)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 10,368 miles
- Test number
- 646276815986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,781 miles (+1,378)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 8,781 miles
- Test number
- 175608705117
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass7,403 miles (+1,610)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 7,403 miles
- Test number
- 177882804191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,793 miles (+1,072)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 5,793 miles
- Test number
- 427559593076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 4,721 miles
- Test number
- 955414112194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM09 BOV
- Does LM09 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 BOV is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM09 BOV?
- The MOT on LM09 BOV is valid until 10 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 BOV done?
- LM09 BOV was recorded at 73,204 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 4,789 miles a year.
- Has LM09 BOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM09 BOV has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM09 BOV 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 BOV find?
- LM09 BOV passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; washers low on screen.
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