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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR09 DNJMOT history

LR09 DNJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LR09 DNJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,322 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 DNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 DNJ was last recorded at 74,322 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,422 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,900 miles
Average per year
4,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,322 miles
  • 2024 – 70,422 miles
  • 2023 – 66,216 miles
  • 2022 – 61,130 miles
  • 2021 – 54,517 miles
  • 2020 – 47,692 miles
  • 2019 – 42,421 miles
  • 2018 – 35,875 miles
  • 2017 – 30,793 miles
  • 2016 – 26,793 miles
  • 2015 – 22,814 miles
  • 2014 – 18,430 miles
  • 2013 – 12,340 miles
  • 2012 – 7,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,322 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Smeary

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Long handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,322 miles (+3,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    566131979744
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,422 miles (+4,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    420106623154
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment both sides (1.1.18 (a))

  3. Pass66,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,216 miles
    Test number
    176778581116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  4. Fail66,216 miles (+5,086)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,216 miles
    Test number
    871913907894
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  5. Pass61,130 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,130 miles
    Test number
    618595199641
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail61,130 miles (+6,613)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,130 miles
    Test number
    240706033162
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass54,517 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,517 miles
    Test number
    268869059535
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail54,516 miles (+6,824)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,516 miles
    Test number
    184134031753
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    852811274352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,692 miles (+5,271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    986210315388
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass42,421 miles (+6,546)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,421 miles
    Test number
    731950609280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,875 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,875 miles
    Test number
    695386285251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail35,875 miles (+5,082)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,875 miles
    Test number
    500216300731
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass30,793 miles (+4,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,793 miles
    Test number
    643776737303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass26,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,793 miles
    Test number
    906250259615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,793 miles (+3,979)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,793 miles
    Test number
    804581641643
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass22,814 miles (+4,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,814 miles
    Test number
    767751001826
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass18,430 miles (+6,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,430 miles
    Test number
    778298854235
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  19. Pass12,340 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,340 miles
    Test number
    117921973020
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail12,340 miles (+5,227)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,340 miles
    Test number
    418131073084
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass7,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    7,113 miles
    Test number
    608458562006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail7,113 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,113 miles
    Test number
    777598262001
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Questions about LR09 DNJ

Does LR09 DNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 DNJ is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 DNJ?
The MOT on LR09 DNJ is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 DNJ done?
LR09 DNJ was recorded at 74,322 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,887 miles a year.
Has LR09 DNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 DNJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 DNJ 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 DNJ find?
LR09 DNJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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