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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 KYEMOT history

LR09 KYE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LR09 KYE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,783 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 KYE
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
22 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 KYE was last recorded at 125,783 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 6,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,550 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,233 miles
Average per year
7,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,783 miles
  • 2024 – 119,550 miles
  • 2023 – 112,669 miles
  • 2022 – 106,628 miles
  • 2021 – 102,084 miles
  • 2020 – 94,074 miles
  • 2019 – 80,872 miles
  • 2018 – 71,515 miles
  • 2017 – 62,028 miles
  • 2016 – 54,412 miles
  • 2014 – 42,392 miles
  • 2013 – 35,052 miles
  • 2012 – 24,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,783 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shock corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrod

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and mis shaped (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,783 miles (+6,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,783 miles
    Test number
    549123832553
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corrod
  2. Pass119,550 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,550 miles
    Test number
    223058592567
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail119,546 miles (+6,877)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,546 miles
    Test number
    154555631366
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass112,669 miles (+6,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,669 miles
    Test number
    908346782779
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass106,628 miles (+156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,628 miles
    Test number
    190002593416
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail106,472 miles (+4,388)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,472 miles
    Test number
    886807625857
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Sorted. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass102,084 miles (+8,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,084 miles
    Test number
    552623596555
    • 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))
  8. Pass94,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,074 miles
    Test number
    676784200172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,073 miles (+13,201)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,073 miles
    Test number
    214321248269
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  10. Pass80,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,872 miles
    Test number
    839018654547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,872 miles (+9,357)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,872 miles
    Test number
    224642024897
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass71,515 miles (+9,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,515 miles
    Test number
    536327003658
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass62,028 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    304257469631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and mis shaped (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and mis shaped (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail61,979 miles (+7,567)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    760831668982
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and mis shaped (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished and mis shaped (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass54,412 miles (+12,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    317063052333
    • AdvisoryN/s/f front wiper blade smearing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low right on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wiper blade smearing
  16. Pass42,392 miles (+7,340)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,392 miles
    Test number
    937671054248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
  17. Pass35,052 miles (+10,950)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,052 miles
    Test number
    175496853299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    189851482491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 KYE

Does LR09 KYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 KYE is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 KYE?
The MOT on LR09 KYE is valid until 9 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 KYE done?
LR09 KYE was recorded at 125,783 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,422 miles a year.
Has LR09 KYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 KYE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 KYE 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 KYE find?
LR09 KYE passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front shock corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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