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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LP09 AROMOT history

LP09 ARO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LP09 ARO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,437 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP09 ARO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP09 ARO was last recorded at 56,437 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,605 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,832 miles
Average per year
2,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,437 miles
  • 2025 – 53,605 miles
  • 2024 – 50,615 miles
  • 2023 – 47,337 miles
  • 2022 – 43,650 miles
  • 2021 – 41,002 miles
  • 2020 – 40,025 miles
  • 2019 – 37,912 miles
  • 2018 – 35,148 miles
  • 2017 – 33,613 miles
  • 2016 – 31,839 miles
  • 2015 – 30,023 miles
  • 2014 – 27,043 miles
  • 2013 – 23,621 miles
  • 2012 – 18,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,437 miles
    Test number
    138319111028
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail56,437 miles (+2,832)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,437 miles
    Test number
    519179441740
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,605 miles
    Test number
    205020665871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail53,605 miles (+2,990)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,605 miles
    Test number
    355584890823
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass50,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    987851242260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail50,615 miles (+3,278)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    672964314086
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass47,337 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,337 miles
    Test number
    585837821579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,650 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,650 miles
    Test number
    819507661445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,002 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,002 miles
    Test number
    864329577881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,025 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,025 miles
    Test number
    387099537016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,912 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,912 miles
    Test number
    182018364496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,148 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,148 miles
    Test number
    577185733693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,613 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,613 miles
    Test number
    342685522362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,839 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    363440407519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,023 miles (+2,980)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,023 miles
    Test number
    127508885163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear washer in/op

  16. Pass27,043 miles (+3,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,043 miles
    Test number
    499462294120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,621 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,621 miles
    Test number
    607124803267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,876 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,876 miles
    Test number
    535782712215
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LP09 ARO

Does LP09 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP09 ARO is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP09 ARO?
The MOT on LP09 ARO is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP09 ARO done?
LP09 ARO was recorded at 56,437 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,684 miles a year.
Has LP09 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP09 ARO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP09 ARO 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 LP09 ARO find?
LP09 ARO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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