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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LM09 KTFMOT history

LM09 KTF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LM09 KTF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
118,295 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM09 KTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM09 KTF was last recorded at 118,295 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 3,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,333 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,962 miles
Average per year
5,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,295 miles
  • 2025 – 114,333 miles
  • 2024 – 108,447 miles
  • 2023 – 105,251 miles
  • 2022 – 99,451 miles
  • 2021 – 93,774 miles
  • 2020 – 89,842 miles
  • 2019 – 85,580 miles
  • 2018 – 79,026 miles
  • 2017 – 73,982 miles
  • 2016 – 69,759 miles
  • 2015 – 64,772 miles
  • 2014 – 60,490 miles
  • 2013 – 54,598 miles
  • 2012 – 45,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,295 miles
    Test number
    143379118801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,295 miles (+3,962)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,295 miles
    Test number
    766714102565
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,333 miles
    Test number
    122085602044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,333 miles (+5,886)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,333 miles
    Test number
    676932433243
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  5. Pass108,447 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,447 miles
    Test number
    480516868620
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail108,446 miles (+3,195)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,446 miles
    Test number
    959645386810
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance poor

  7. Pass105,251 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    697914046817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail105,250 miles (+5,799)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,250 miles
    Test number
    504301189665
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,451 miles (+5,677)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,451 miles
    Test number
    647723922444
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension corroded especially spring mounts and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass93,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    378268887690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,774 miles (+3,932)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    930559243716
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass89,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    156048208994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,841 miles (+4,261)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,841 miles
    Test number
    111777640226
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass85,580 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,580 miles
    Test number
    442879560607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,026 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,026 miles
    Test number
    978818851636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,982 miles
    Test number
    136022617873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail73,982 miles (+4,223)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,982 miles
    Test number
    368941070914
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    193192600805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on in side edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail69,759 miles (+4,987)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    683245832289
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on in side edge (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,772 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    615113115121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,490 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    266409724198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    679581523158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,598 miles (+9,207)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    857801423138
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass45,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,391 miles
    Test number
    825409822192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM09 KTF

Does LM09 KTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 KTF is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM09 KTF?
The MOT on LM09 KTF is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM09 KTF done?
LM09 KTF was recorded at 118,295 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,223 miles a year.
Has LM09 KTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM09 KTF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM09 KTF 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 KTF find?
LM09 KTF passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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