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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR09 LMEMOT history

LR09 LME is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 60,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LR09 LME silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
60,420 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 LME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 LME was last recorded at 60,420 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,737 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,683 miles
Average per year
4,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,420 miles
  • 2025 – 55,737 miles
  • 2024 – 49,415 miles
  • 2023 – 44,873 miles
  • 2022 – 40,353 miles
  • 2021 – 36,421 miles
  • 2020 – 33,065 miles
  • 2019 – 29,318 miles
  • 2018 – 23,272 miles
  • 2017 – 14,217 miles
  • 2016 – 4,841 miles
  • 2015 – 4,405 miles
  • 2014 – 3,731 miles
  • 2013 – 2,660 miles
  • 2012 – 2,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,420 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • All four tyres perishing outer side wall edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Off side rear light unit has damage to outer lense

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,420 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    237669157206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,737 miles (+6,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,737 miles
    Test number
    745424084569
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror

  3. Pass49,415 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,415 miles
    Test number
    871439263359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,100 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    503435374330
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail49,100 miles (+4,227)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    889153325738
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,873 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    725598417028
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail44,873 miles (+4,520)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    965958778910
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,353 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    390043684065
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail40,353 miles (+3,932)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    605541586541
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass36,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,421 miles
    Test number
    572396729327
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail36,421 miles (+3,356)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,421 miles
    Test number
    807011302732
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass33,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,065 miles
    Test number
    474377644978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,065 miles (+3,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,065 miles
    Test number
    849815251474
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass29,318 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,318 miles
    Test number
    325833789543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail29,222 miles (+5,950)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,222 miles
    Test number
    569602317182
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass23,272 miles (+186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,272 miles
    Test number
    351518055968
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing outer side wall edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear light unit has damage to outer lense
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail23,086 miles (+8,869)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,086 miles
    Test number
    461137967099
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing outer side wall edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear light unit has damage to outer lense
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass14,217 miles (+9,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,217 miles
    Test number
    354870437610
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have hair line cracks on outer side wall edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass4,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    4,841 miles
    Test number
    810008001617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail4,841 miles (+436)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,841 miles
    Test number
    102565621880
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass4,405 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    4,405 miles
    Test number
    655193145016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,731 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    3,731 miles
    Test number
    629872254054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass2,660 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    2,660 miles
    Test number
    555406953084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass2,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    2,051 miles
    Test number
    465491552025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 LME

Does LR09 LME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 LME is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 LME?
The MOT on LR09 LME is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 LME done?
LR09 LME was recorded at 60,420 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,130 miles a year.
Has LR09 LME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 LME has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 LME 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 LME find?
LR09 LME passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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