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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM09 LASMOT history

LM09 LAS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LM09 LAS red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,308 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM09 LAS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM09 LAS was last recorded at 128,308 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 3,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,652 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,656 miles
Average per year
8,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,308 miles
  • 2025 – 124,652 miles
  • 2024 – 117,986 miles
  • 2023 – 112,948 miles
  • 2022 – 103,930 miles
  • 2021 – 93,705 miles
  • 2020 – 85,721 miles
  • 2019 – 76,039 miles
  • 2018 – 66,918 miles
  • 2017 – 58,415 miles
  • 2016 – 50,161 miles
  • 2015 – 40,121 miles
  • 2014 – 29,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,308 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderseal vehicle

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,308 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,308 miles
    Test number
    281341050329
    • AdvisoryUnderseal vehicle
  2. Pass124,652 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,652 miles
    Test number
    711077074152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,986 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    304703266339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAxle corroded
  4. Fail117,985 miles (+5,037)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,985 miles
    Test number
    229765060650
    • MajorFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexi (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAxle corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  5. Pass112,948 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,948 miles
    Test number
    458170425879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail112,918 miles (+8,988)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,918 miles
    Test number
    155396662337
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass103,930 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,930 miles
    Test number
    241900399496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside silll damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail103,926 miles (+10,221)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,926 miles
    Test number
    589547919412
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside silll damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass93,705 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,705 miles
    Test number
    923746280124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail93,702 miles (+7,981)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,702 miles
    Test number
    626159901524
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass85,721 miles (+9,682)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,721 miles
    Test number
    960125759161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,039 miles
    Test number
    334096353398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Fail76,037 miles (+9,119)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    226307872845
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass66,918 miles (+8,503)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    982247484251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    834458324351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,411 miles (+8,250)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,411 miles
    Test number
    656626068104
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  17. Pass50,161 miles (+10,040)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    557604936694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,121 miles (+10,448)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,121 miles
    Test number
    859863122569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,673 miles
    Test number
    887662054231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM09 LAS

Does LM09 LAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 LAS is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM09 LAS?
The MOT on LM09 LAS is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM09 LAS done?
LM09 LAS was recorded at 128,308 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 8,223 miles a year.
Has LM09 LAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM09 LAS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM09 LAS 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 LAS find?
LM09 LAS passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: underseal vehicle.

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