Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 BYFMOT history

LR09 BYF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LR09 BYF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,375 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,399 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR09 BYF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 BYF
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
14 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 BYF was last recorded at 83,375 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,373 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,375 miles
  • 2025 – 74,155 miles
  • 2023 – 64,263 miles
  • 2022 – 58,254 miles
  • 2021 – 53,265 miles
  • 2020 – 46,856 miles
  • 2019 – 40,287 miles
  • 2018 – 34,097 miles
  • 2017 – 28,847 miles
  • 2016 – 22,861 miles
  • 2015 – 16,879 miles
  • 2014 – 13,477 miles
  • 2013 – 10,624 miles
  • 2012 – 8,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,375 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRadiator and Radiator Mountings damaged/insecure but not likely to become detachedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Handbrake has slight travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,375 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,375 miles
    Test number
    455787491396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator and Radiator Mountings damaged/insecure but not likely to become detached

  2. Fail83,373 miles (+9,218)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    782362825094
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing Nearside and Offside (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant Reservoir has no anti-freeze added - pure water
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator and Radiator Mountings damaged/insecure but not likely to become detached

  3. Pass74,155 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    877171798043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel

  4. Fail74,155 miles (+9,892)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    688077795900
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel

  5. Pass64,263 miles (+6,009)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,263 miles
    Test number
    739570403273
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongey
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel

  6. Pass58,254 miles (+4,989)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,254 miles
    Test number
    834131591948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from the inner side (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe flexi shield deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper lower plastic grill missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (rear facing) rubber bushes deteriorating/perishing/cracking (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight body work damage all around

  7. Pass53,265 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,265 miles
    Test number
    382013627743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,856 miles (+6,569)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,856 miles
    Test number
    800622871451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,287 miles
    Test number
    375372913062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail40,287 miles (+6,190)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,287 miles
    Test number
    771679271553
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing badly damaged

  11. Pass34,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,097 miles
    Test number
    855912155348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,097 miles (+5,250)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,097 miles
    Test number
    687664623772
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass28,847 miles (+5,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,847 miles
    Test number
    657833230876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass slightly loose

  14. Pass22,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,861 miles
    Test number
    207989969975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cuts on the outside sidewall.

  15. Fail22,861 miles (+5,982)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,861 miles
    Test number
    713843033468
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Rubber Split. (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cuts on the outside sidewall.

  16. Pass16,879 miles (+3,402)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,879 miles
    Test number
    765874785072
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass13,477 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,477 miles
    Test number
    176421594018
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail13,477 miles (+2,853)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,477 miles
    Test number
    907171194010
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass10,624 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    10,624 miles
    Test number
    935451793084
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail10,624 miles (+2,249)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,624 miles
    Test number
    615571093078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass8,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    8,375 miles
    Test number
    497314892047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 BYF

Does LR09 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 BYF is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 BYF?
The MOT on LR09 BYF is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 BYF done?
LR09 BYF was recorded at 83,375 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,399 miles a year.
Has LR09 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 BYF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 BYF 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 BYF find?
LR09 BYF passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; radiator and radiator mountings damaged/insecure but not likely to become detached.

Related registrations

Browse all LR09B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.