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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 FMEMOT history

LR09 FME is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 62,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LR09 FME black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
62,696 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 FME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 FME was last recorded at 62,696 miles on 21 May 2026, 6,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,471 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,225 miles
Average per year
3,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,696 miles
  • 2025 – 56,471 miles
  • 2024 – 54,204 miles
  • 2023 – 50,071 miles
  • 2022 – 47,134 miles
  • 2021 – 41,523 miles
  • 2020 – 34,799 miles
  • 2019 – 27,316 miles
  • 2018 – 24,669 miles
  • 2017 – 22,688 miles
  • 2016 – 20,546 miles
  • 2015 – 18,915 miles
  • 2014 – 15,425 miles
  • 2013 – 12,461 miles
  • 2012 – 11,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting missing
  • 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,696 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,696 miles
    Test number
    649064011621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting missing
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Fail62,696 miles (+6,225)3 dangerous6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,696 miles
    Test number
    382500042848
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible within the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible within the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible within the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting missing
  3. Pass56,471 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    244746699889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,204 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,204 miles
    Test number
    205399155670
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt det.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and rear silencer skin corroding. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides along with shock absorbers. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail54,204 miles (+4,133)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,204 miles
    Test number
    759827443957
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt det.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and rear silencer skin corroding. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides along with shock absorbers. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass50,071 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,071 miles
    Test number
    893968851836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,065 miles (+2,931)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,065 miles
    Test number
    689638742674
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass47,134 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    317381485448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,523 miles (+6,724)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,523 miles
    Test number
    927856061268
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass34,799 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,799 miles
    Test number
    811763743215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,316 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,316 miles
    Test number
    884228732996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,669 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,669 miles
    Test number
    439856270675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,688 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    22,688 miles
    Test number
    279396478274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,546 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    20,546 miles
    Test number
    605497291568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,915 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    18,915 miles
    Test number
    870501584055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,425 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    15,425 miles
    Test number
    108267154314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,145 miles (+1,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,145 miles
    Test number
    178801494400
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
  18. Pass12,461 miles (+1,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    12,461 miles
    Test number
    875249873094
    • NoteRear service brake balance high at 40%
  19. Pass11,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,227 miles
    Test number
    627666082081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 FME

Does LR09 FME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 FME is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 FME?
The MOT on LR09 FME is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 FME done?
LR09 FME was recorded at 62,696 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,637 miles a year.
Has LR09 FME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 FME has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 FME 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 FME find?
LR09 FME passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear shocker corroded; offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, and 4 more.

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