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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR09 FLJMOT history

LR09 FLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LR09 FLJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
113,302 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 FLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 FLJ was last recorded at 113,302 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 8,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,619 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,683 miles
Average per year
7,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,302 miles
  • 2025 – 104,619 miles
  • 2024 – 95,048 miles
  • 2023 – 86,113 miles
  • 2022 – 78,235 miles
  • 2021 – 70,313 miles
  • 2020 – 63,334 miles
  • 2019 – 54,897 miles
  • 2018 – 48,349 miles
  • 2017 – 40,912 miles
  • 2016 – 32,537 miles
  • 2015 – 23,273 miles
  • 2014 – 17,560 miles
  • 2013 – 11,845 miles
  • 2012 – 6,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all four (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    113,302 miles
    Test number
    601694456559
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all four (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail113,302 miles (+8,683)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,302 miles
    Test number
    891708961366
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all four (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,619 miles
    Test number
    787310571076
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front & rear lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail104,617 miles (+9,569)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,617 miles
    Test number
    928015650284
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front & rear lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass95,048 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,048 miles
    Test number
    429636610229
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail95,046 miles (+8,933)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,046 miles
    Test number
    673775615034
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,113 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    869664906107
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel close to excess
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Fail86,111 miles (+7,876)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,111 miles
    Test number
    269022516670
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak affecting emisssions (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel close to excess
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small buldge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, tread 2.9mm & cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel fitted at time of test

  9. Pass78,235 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,235 miles
    Test number
    463821990491
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  10. Fail78,234 miles (+7,921)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,234 miles
    Test number
    806002310141
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  11. Pass70,313 miles (+6,979)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,313 miles
    Test number
    238630113096
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint gaiter deteriorated,
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  12. Pass63,334 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,334 miles
    Test number
    180322440813
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded through.

  13. Fail63,334 miles (+2,327)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,334 miles
    Test number
    739676004787
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. Edge wear. Has just under3mm tread depth left. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. Edge wear. Has just under 3mm tread depth left. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded through.

  14. Pass61,007 miles (+6,110)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    680244736619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass54,897 miles (+6,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    922472834759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass48,349 miles (+7,437)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,349 miles
    Test number
    934895515674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,912 miles (+8,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,912 miles
    Test number
    359196269796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass32,537 miles (+9,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,537 miles
    Test number
    939116921726
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass23,273 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,273 miles
    Test number
    397161955088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,560 miles (+5,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,560 miles
    Test number
    196788544028
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass11,845 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    11,845 miles
    Test number
    918814853069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,827 miles
    Test number
    465188452076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 FLJ

Does LR09 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 FLJ is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 FLJ?
The MOT on LR09 FLJ is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 FLJ done?
LR09 FLJ was recorded at 113,302 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,271 miles a year.
Has LR09 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 FLJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 FLJ 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 FLJ find?
LR09 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all four; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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