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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LO09 LTFMOT history

LO09 LTF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LO09 LTF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,427 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO09 LTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO09 LTF was last recorded at 87,427 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 5,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,698 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,729 miles
Average per year
5,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,427 miles
  • 2025 – 81,698 miles
  • 2024 – 72,468 miles
  • 2023 – 59,213 miles
  • 2022 – 54,048 miles
  • 2021 – 48,549 miles
  • 2019 – 41,943 miles
  • 2018 – 38,774 miles
  • 2017 – 35,186 miles
  • 2016 – 31,701 miles
  • 2015 – 27,866 miles
  • 2014 – 24,818 miles
  • 2013 – 20,717 miles
  • 2012 – 16,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,427 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,427 miles
    Test number
    255368158047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,426 miles (+5,728)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    549048588227
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass81,698 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    103825253443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,468 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    989063502299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,467 miles (+13,254)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    115744676605
    • MajorBraking system leaking brake servo pipe split and leaking (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  6. Pass59,213 miles (+5,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,213 miles
    Test number
    706849648668
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass54,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    883139073093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,048 miles (+5,499)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    587605321720
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges, 2mm across centre 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass48,549 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    183507046503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    516994876937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,943 miles (+3,169)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    476680953394
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass38,774 miles (+3,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,774 miles
    Test number
    562003880785
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing but still sealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
  13. Pass35,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,186 miles
    Test number
    724176759275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Fail35,186 miles (+3,485)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,186 miles
    Test number
    867970491212
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass31,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,701 miles
    Test number
    349035690931
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Fail31,701 miles (+3,835)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,701 miles
    Test number
    821518862232
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass27,866 miles (+3,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,866 miles
    Test number
    923221179842
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing .
  18. Pass24,818 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,818 miles
    Test number
    768579734248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,717 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,717 miles
    Test number
    348086203448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,511 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,511 miles
    Test number
    267241302216
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edge.

Questions about LO09 LTF

Does LO09 LTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO09 LTF is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO09 LTF?
The MOT on LO09 LTF is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO09 LTF done?
LO09 LTF was recorded at 87,427 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,252 miles a year.
Has LO09 LTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO09 LTF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LO09 LTF 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 LO09 LTF find?
LO09 LTF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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