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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 BYTMOT history

LR09 BYT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LR09 BYT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
151,554 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 BYT
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
4 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 BYT was last recorded at 151,554 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 11,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,552 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,002 miles
Average per year
9,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,554 miles
  • 2025 – 140,552 miles
  • 2024 – 133,351 miles
  • 2023 – 123,748 miles
  • 2022 – 114,313 miles
  • 2021 – 101,523 miles
  • 2020 – 92,430 miles
  • 2019 – 85,102 miles
  • 2018 – 78,215 miles
  • 2017 – 69,495 miles
  • 2016 – 53,825 miles
  • 2015 – 39,763 miles
  • 2014 – 31,197 miles
  • 2013 – 23,078 miles
  • 2012 – 14,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,554 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel at the leverRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,554 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    151,554 miles
    Test number
    940114503153
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel at the lever
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail151,554 miles (+11,002)9 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,554 miles
    Test number
    684619847359
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre to rear flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Sump excessively corroded, leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel at the lever
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass140,552 miles (+7,201)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,552 miles
    Test number
    308741978638
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel at the lever
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass133,351 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,351 miles
    Test number
    778870698572
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail133,351 miles (+9,603)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,351 miles
    Test number
    828574591353
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass123,748 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,748 miles
    Test number
    605689769581
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail123,747 miles (+9,434)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,747 miles
    Test number
    165809282753
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass114,313 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,313 miles
    Test number
    870053779053
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  9. Fail114,313 miles (+12,790)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,313 miles
    Test number
    933837478082
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  10. Pass101,523 miles (+9,093)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,523 miles
    Test number
    824589915795
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  11. Pass92,430 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,430 miles
    Test number
    535152607776
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front track rod end dust cover is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump pan is corroded

  12. Fail92,430 miles (+7,328)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,430 miles
    Test number
    417441711491
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front track rod end dust cover is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump pan is corroded

  13. Pass85,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,102 miles
    Test number
    411670515439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,102 miles (+6,887)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,102 miles
    Test number
    634231376548
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  15. Pass78,215 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,215 miles
    Test number
    953496599133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    170049550184
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  17. Fail69,495 miles (+15,670)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    425810973245
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  18. Pass53,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    595183672136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,825 miles (+14,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    699750120724
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

  20. Pass39,763 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,763 miles
    Test number
    196827425066
    • NoteRear tyres are seperating on the tread and shoulders but not yet exposing chords

  21. Fail39,763 miles (+8,566)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,763 miles
    Test number
    185756225483
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres are seperating on the tread and shoulders but not yet exposing chords

  22. Fail31,197 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,197 miles
    Test number
    396566154083
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteParking brake high

  23. Pass31,197 miles (+8,119)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,197 miles
    Test number
    846366554087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteParking brake high

  24. Pass23,078 miles (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,078 miles
    Test number
    259296953022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,302 miles
    Test number
    489737432018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 BYT

Does LR09 BYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 BYT is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 BYT?
The MOT on LR09 BYT is valid until 23 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 BYT done?
LR09 BYT was recorded at 151,554 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 9,780 miles a year.
Has LR09 BYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 BYT has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 BYT 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 BYT find?
LR09 BYT passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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