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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LR09 SVYMOT history

LR09 SVY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 217,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LR09 SVY silver 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
217,435 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 SVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 SVY was last recorded at 217,435 miles on 30 May 2026, 9,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,158 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,277 miles
Average per year
11,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,435 miles
  • 2025 – 208,158 miles
  • 2023 – 199,804 miles
  • 2022 – 180,819 miles
  • 2021 – 178,582 miles
  • 2020 – 173,824 miles
  • 2019 – 167,580 miles
  • 2018 – 156,450 miles
  • 2017 – 140,665 miles
  • 2016 – 126,702 miles
  • 2015 – 107,937 miles
  • 2014 – 94,257 miles
  • 2013 – 75,876 miles
  • 2012 – 56,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,435 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,435 miles (+9,277)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    217,435 miles
    Test number
    510302486647
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass208,158 miles (+8,354)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    208,158 miles
    Test number
    599608106354
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass199,804 miles (+18,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    199,804 miles
    Test number
    513342026989
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car corroded
  4. Pass180,819 miles (+2,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,819 miles
    Test number
    653587080473
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded
  5. Pass178,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    178,582 miles
    Test number
    832402594489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail178,582 miles (+4,758)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,582 miles
    Test number
    237081425642
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass173,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    173,824 miles
    Test number
    902859862898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail173,824 miles (+6,244)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,824 miles
    Test number
    320989629693
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear second sidelight not working.
  9. Pass167,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    167,580 miles
    Test number
    842431818232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,579 miles (+11,129)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,579 miles
    Test number
    423206954045
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass156,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,450 miles
    Test number
    635459261584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail156,450 miles (+15,785)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,450 miles
    Test number
    794892572544
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  13. Pass140,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,665 miles
    Test number
    844509225746
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
  14. Fail140,665 miles (+13,963)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,665 miles
    Test number
    415702537691
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
  15. Pass126,702 miles (+18,765)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,702 miles
    Test number
    497518133506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,937 miles (+13,680)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    425081395081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,257 miles (+18,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,257 miles
    Test number
    545848894089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass75,876 miles (+19,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,876 miles
    Test number
    807750603112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass56,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    268506392085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LR09 SVY

Does LR09 SVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 SVY is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SVY?
The MOT on LR09 SVY 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 SVY done?
LR09 SVY was recorded at 217,435 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 11,387 miles a year.
Has LR09 SVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SVY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR09 SVY 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 SVY find?
LR09 SVY passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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