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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,400 cc

LR09 AEKMOT history

LR09 AEK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LR09 AEK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,319 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 AEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 AEK was last recorded at 126,319 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,319 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,319 miles
  • 2025 – 123,221 miles
  • 2024 – 117,360 miles
  • 2023 – 113,812 miles
  • 2022 – 107,222 miles
  • 2021 – 99,776 miles
  • 2020 – 91,434 miles
  • 2019 – 76,944 miles
  • 2018 – 67,343 miles
  • 2017 – 59,974 miles
  • 2016 – 49,360 miles
  • 2015 – 38,385 miles
  • 2014 – 31,783 miles
  • 2013 – 24,104 miles
  • 2012 – 14,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,319 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak (hose rear of engine)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,319 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,319 miles
    Test number
    176523807283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak (hose rear of engine)

  2. Fail126,319 miles (+3,098)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,319 miles
    Test number
    191135823445
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak (hose rear of engine)

  3. Pass123,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,221 miles
    Test number
    957805208031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,221 miles (+5,861)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,221 miles
    Test number
    708757770798
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass117,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,360 miles
    Test number
    855181298755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,360 miles (+3,548)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,360 miles
    Test number
    877071678661
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,812 miles
    Test number
    236469159232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,812 miles (+6,590)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,812 miles
    Test number
    987869919857
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,222 miles
    Test number
    961843251010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,222 miles (+7,446)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,222 miles
    Test number
    757411899494
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass99,776 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,776 miles
    Test number
    323898479621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,774 miles (+8,340)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    273602217110
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass91,434 miles (+14,490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    551768192051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    802119772689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,944 miles (+9,601)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    217548266302
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass67,343 miles (+7,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    385096601152
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass59,974 miles (+10,614)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    362833410664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,360 miles
    Test number
    731841007546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,360 miles (+10,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,360 miles
    Test number
    442265358243
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass38,385 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,385 miles
    Test number
    735133845089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,371 miles (+6,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    885251745014
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass31,783 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,783 miles
    Test number
    397272854081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,104 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,104 miles
    Test number
    226180563090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside fromt tyre flat

  24. Fail24,102 miles (+9,125)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    998870963009
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside fromt tyre flat

  25. Pass14,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,977 miles
    Test number
    289797242079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR09 AEK

Does LR09 AEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 AEK is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 AEK?
The MOT on LR09 AEK is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 AEK done?
LR09 AEK was recorded at 126,319 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 7,924 miles a year.
Has LR09 AEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 AEK has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 AEK 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 LR09 AEK find?
LR09 AEK passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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