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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 HVTMOT history

LR09 HVT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LR09 HVT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,532 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 HVT
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
16 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 HVT was last recorded at 51,532 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,584 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,948 miles
Average per year
3,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,532 miles
  • 2025 – 48,584 miles
  • 2024 – 46,240 miles
  • 2023 – 41,731 miles
  • 2022 – 38,197 miles
  • 2021 – 34,082 miles
  • 2019 – 31,977 miles
  • 2018 – 28,768 miles
  • 2017 – 24,697 miles
  • 2016 – 20,938 miles
  • 2015 – 17,151 miles
  • 2014 – 13,270 miles
  • 2013 – 10,801 miles
  • 2012 – 7,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,532 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear handbrake requires adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,532 miles
    Test number
    408614723450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,532 miles (+2,948)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,532 miles
    Test number
    192838891706
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass48,584 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,584 miles
    Test number
    194302109797
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass46,240 miles (+4,509)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,240 miles
    Test number
    532364110870
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass41,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,731 miles
    Test number
    567801655760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,731 miles (+3,534)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,731 miles
    Test number
    781822189905
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass38,197 miles (+4,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    641475279214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass34,082 miles (+2,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,082 miles
    Test number
    587548869273
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass31,977 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,977 miles
    Test number
    803590946912
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail31,977 miles (+3,209)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,977 miles
    Test number
    205162152169
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass28,768 miles (+1,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    28,768 miles
    Test number
    526785592184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass27,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    907895522911
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail27,248 miles (+2,551)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    136223719534
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass24,697 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,697 miles
    Test number
    715080783179
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake requires adjustment

  15. Fail24,695 miles (+3,757)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,695 miles
    Test number
    954977320143
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake requires adjustment

  16. Pass20,938 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,938 miles
    Test number
    927022097811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,151 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,151 miles
    Test number
    115549905436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,270 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    13,270 miles
    Test number
    545219204006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,801 miles (+3,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    10,801 miles
    Test number
    216689593087
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass7,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    7,675 miles
    Test number
    878468712197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 HVT

Does LR09 HVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 HVT is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 HVT?
The MOT on LR09 HVT is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 HVT done?
LR09 HVT was recorded at 51,532 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
Has LR09 HVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 HVT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 HVT 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 HVT find?
LR09 HVT passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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