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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 DMXMOT history

LR09 DMX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

LR09 DMX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
165,180 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 DMX
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
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 DMX was last recorded at 165,180 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 8,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,005 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,175 miles
Average per year
12,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,180 miles
  • 2024 – 157,005 miles
  • 2023 – 147,174 miles
  • 2022 – 133,883 miles
  • 2021 – 122,755 miles
  • 2020 – 104,460 miles
  • 2019 – 75,170 miles
  • 2018 – 40,468 miles
  • 2017 – 23,029 miles
  • 2016 – 13,661 miles
  • 2015 – 12,465 miles
  • 2014 – 10,983 miles
  • 2013 – 8,887 miles
  • 2012 – 6,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,180 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryHand brake travel
  • AdvisorySump 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • All four tyres cracking on outer part of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,180 miles (+8,175)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,180 miles
    Test number
    353574194140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
    • AdvisorySump corroded
  2. Pass157,005 miles (+9,831)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,005 miles
    Test number
    545791215021
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  3. Pass147,174 miles (+13,291)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,174 miles
    Test number
    246944510058
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s repeater lamp n/w but front indicator visible from the side
  4. Pass133,883 miles (+11,128)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,883 miles
    Test number
    385124851498
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded
  5. Pass122,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,755 miles
    Test number
    152191863071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,755 miles (+18,295)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,755 miles
    Test number
    894206987115
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass104,460 miles (+29,290)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,460 miles
    Test number
    663641713696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,170 miles (+34,702)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,170 miles
    Test number
    748551415314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,468 miles (+17,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,468 miles
    Test number
    881664595271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass23,029 miles (+9,368)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,029 miles
    Test number
    976733803745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,661 miles
    Test number
    226928993466
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking on outer part of tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items
  12. Fail13,661 miles (+1,196)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,661 miles
    Test number
    295344164857
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking on outer part of tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items
  13. Pass12,465 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,465 miles
    Test number
    879502345030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,983 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    10,983 miles
    Test number
    227090254065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,887 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    8,887 miles
    Test number
    768012853091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,807 miles
    Test number
    957282762046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 DMX

Does LR09 DMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 DMX expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 DMX?
The MOT on LR09 DMX expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 DMX done?
LR09 DMX was recorded at 165,180 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 12,284 miles a year.
Has LR09 DMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 DMX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LR09 DMX 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 DMX find?
LR09 DMX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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