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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,398 cc

LO09 NBYMOT history

LO09 NBY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LO09 NBY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,387 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO09 NBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO09 NBY was last recorded at 107,387 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,925 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,462 miles
Average per year
6,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,387 miles
  • 2025 – 103,925 miles
  • 2024 – 97,893 miles
  • 2023 – 94,199 miles
  • 2022 – 89,494 miles
  • 2021 – 83,703 miles
  • 2020 – 77,567 miles
  • 2019 – 71,571 miles
  • 2018 – 65,152 miles
  • 2017 – 57,587 miles
  • 2016 – 46,916 miles
  • 2015 – 37,987 miles
  • 2014 – 22,327 miles
  • 2013 – 13,129 miles
  • 2012 – 7,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,387 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
  • AdvisoryFront Upper suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper beam/axle and components corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,387 miles (+3,462)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,387 miles
    Test number
    133428745548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Upper suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper beam/axle and components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Pass103,925 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,925 miles
    Test number
    485099469581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rubber bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper sub/axle and components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Upper underbody corroding
    • AdvisoryRear washers not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Fail103,925 miles (+6,032)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,925 miles
    Test number
    625028963351
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rubber bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper sub/axle and components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Upper underbody corroding
    • AdvisoryRear washers not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass97,893 miles (+3,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    375843617936
    • AdvisoryALL ! Suspension Items Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,199 miles (+4,705)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,199 miles
    Test number
    408607728248
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield damaged/loose

  6. Pass89,494 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,494 miles
    Test number
    239246036621
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail89,493 miles (+5,790)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,493 miles
    Test number
    524104061847
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear box heat shield loose

  8. Pass83,703 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    303186842102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,567 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,567 miles
    Test number
    709473321549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail77,496 miles (+5,925)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,496 miles
    Test number
    174958045630
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass71,571 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,571 miles
    Test number
    231873872968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,152 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,152 miles
    Test number
    447391348807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,151 miles (+7,564)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    895383153681
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass57,587 miles (+10,671)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    765763355832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,916 miles (+8,929)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,916 miles
    Test number
    156099646891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,987 miles (+15,660)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    146012205274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,327 miles (+9,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,327 miles
    Test number
    195050714288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,129 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,129 miles
    Test number
    206043083497
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  19. Pass13,129 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    13,129 miles
    Test number
    878833483163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    7,754 miles
    Test number
    555025082138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LO09 NBY

Does LO09 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO09 NBY is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO09 NBY?
The MOT on LO09 NBY is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO09 NBY done?
LO09 NBY was recorded at 107,387 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,993 miles a year.
Has LO09 NBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO09 NBY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LO09 NBY 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 NBY find?
LO09 NBY passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped; front upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating; front upper suspension components corroded, and 7 more.

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