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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LM09 LBAMOT history

LM09 LBA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 51,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LM09 LBA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,065 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM09 LBA
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
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM09 LBA was last recorded at 51,065 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,097 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,968 miles
Average per year
2,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,065 miles
  • 2025 – 49,097 miles
  • 2024 – 47,371 miles
  • 2023 – 45,767 miles
  • 2022 – 43,833 miles
  • 2021 – 42,254 miles
  • 2020 – 41,060 miles
  • 2019 – 38,558 miles
  • 2018 – 36,419 miles
  • 2017 – 34,735 miles
  • 2016 – 32,536 miles
  • 2015 – 30,268 miles
  • 2014 – 27,287 miles
  • 2013 – 23,143 miles
  • 2012 – 18,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,065 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,065 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    549630359912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,097 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    572069083116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,371 miles (+1,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    47,371 miles
    Test number
    970180496149
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass45,767 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    829794909010
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail45,767 miles (+1,934)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    588778687222
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass43,833 miles (+1,579)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,833 miles
    Test number
    150642307026
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass42,254 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,254 miles
    Test number
    138017872007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass41,060 miles (+2,502)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,060 miles
    Test number
    194564923276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass38,558 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,558 miles
    Test number
    724721998463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,419 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    342185600379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,735 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    451525762443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,536 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    121721997409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,268 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,268 miles
    Test number
    446165855112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,287 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    395532464148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,143 miles
    Test number
    607777353128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,143 miles (+4,496)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,143 miles
    Test number
    206497853145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass18,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,647 miles
    Test number
    625615822175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM09 LBA

Does LM09 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 LBA is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM09 LBA?
The MOT on LM09 LBA is valid until 28 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 LBA done?
LM09 LBA was recorded at 51,065 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,257 miles a year.
Has LM09 LBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM09 LBA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM09 LBA 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 LBA find?
LM09 LBA passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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