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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,400 cc

LR09 AEVMOT history

LR09 AEV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

LR09 AEV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,761 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 AEV
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
4 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 AEV was last recorded at 137,761 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 10,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,528 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,233 miles
Average per year
8,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,761 miles
  • 2025 – 127,528 miles
  • 2024 – 122,515 miles
  • 2023 – 120,623 miles
  • 2022 – 114,771 miles
  • 2021 – 108,350 miles
  • 2020 – 101,715 miles
  • 2019 – 93,691 miles
  • 2018 – 80,763 miles
  • 2017 – 63,273 miles
  • 2016 – 54,412 miles
  • 2015 – 46,050 miles
  • 2014 – 37,507 miles
  • 2013 – 28,806 miles
  • 2012 – 21,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,761 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to wear indicator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mounts split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,761 miles (+10,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,761 miles
    Test number
    878290449559
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,528 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,528 miles
    Test number
    640998228237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,515 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,515 miles
    Test number
    823498287544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail122,509 miles (+1,886)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    684737624292
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box touching against body

  5. Pass120,623 miles (+6)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,623 miles
    Test number
    739341586835
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot badly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mounts split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area - sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split n/s but now sufficient fluid

  6. Fail120,617 miles (+5,846)2 dangerous6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,617 miles
    Test number
    604290227891
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out inner edge/ split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot detached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot badly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mounts split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area - sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear park brake efficiency 16% - just passed
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass114,771 miles (+6,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,771 miles
    Test number
    331318334030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty outer skin

  8. Pass108,350 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,350 miles
    Test number
    443876336611
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail108,350 miles (+6,635)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,350 miles
    Test number
    946614258098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,715 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    101,715 miles
    Test number
    479523689580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,711 miles (+8,020)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,711 miles
    Test number
    413304216763
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SUPPORT RUBBERS POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST TAIL BOX POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass93,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,691 miles
    Test number
    737300721983
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear brakes require adjustment

  13. Fail93,691 miles (+12,928)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,691 miles
    Test number
    324736355987
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear brakes require adjustment

  14. Pass80,763 miles (+17,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,763 miles
    Test number
    914645898253
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass63,273 miles (+8,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    884740370603
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes in need of adjustment
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly

  16. Pass54,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    406147621760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,412 miles (+8,362)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    854171259653
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  18. Pass46,050 miles (+8,543)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,050 miles
    Test number
    285294165053
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

  19. Pass37,507 miles (+8,701)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,507 miles
    Test number
    665294564078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight perishing to both rear tyres

  20. Pass28,806 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,806 miles
    Test number
    706418153038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,412 miles
    Test number
    616307842054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 AEV

Does LR09 AEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 AEV is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 AEV?
The MOT on LR09 AEV is valid until 4 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 AEV done?
LR09 AEV was recorded at 137,761 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 8,302 miles a year.
Has LR09 AEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 AEV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 AEV 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 AEV find?
LR09 AEV passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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