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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LR09 SWOMOT history

LR09 SWO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2024.

LR09 SWO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
111,150 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 SWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 SWO was last recorded at 111,150 miles on 27 Jan 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,146 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,150 miles
  • 2023 – 93,265 miles
  • 2022 – 81,345 miles
  • 2021 – 74,208 miles
  • 2020 – 68,093 miles
  • 2019 – 68,051 miles
  • 2018 – 65,990 miles
  • 2017 – 63,489 miles
  • 2016 – 60,110 miles
  • 2015 – 59,542 miles
  • 2014 – 50,986 miles
  • 2013 – 33,717 miles
  • 2012 – 15,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,150 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and devoid of pattern inner edge - replace soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and devoid of pattern inner edge - replace soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,150 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,150 miles
    Test number
    534358757793
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,146 miles (+17,881)2 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,146 miles
    Test number
    252176731765
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,265 miles (+11,920)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    426374898195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,345 miles (+7,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,345 miles
    Test number
    900297181243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass74,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,208 miles
    Test number
    840757836981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,208 miles (+6,115)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,208 miles
    Test number
    550901476388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,093 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,093 miles
    Test number
    452247680558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,051 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    667453123980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,010 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    148932668841
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and devoid of pattern inner edge - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and devoid of pattern inner edge - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding

  10. Fail68,002 miles (+2,012)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,002 miles
    Test number
    958676223617
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and devoid of pattern inner edge - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and devoid of pattern inner edge - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding

  11. Pass65,990 miles (+2,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    123176613714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass63,489 miles (+3,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,489 miles
    Test number
    946448772937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn , corroded

  13. Pass60,110 miles (+568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,110 miles
    Test number
    392158173351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn , corroded

  14. Pass59,542 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,542 miles
    Test number
    868791075199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,986 miles (+17,269)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,986 miles
    Test number
    188446384059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,717 miles
    Test number
    189548173022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail33,717 miles (+18,209)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,717 miles
    Test number
    949478873085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass15,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,508 miles
    Test number
    208419852092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,508 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,508 miles
    Test number
    307799852093
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LR09 SWO

Does LR09 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 SWO expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SWO?
The MOT on LR09 SWO expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 SWO done?
LR09 SWO was recorded at 111,150 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024, an average of 8,029 miles a year.
Has LR09 SWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SWO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 SWO 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 SWO find?
LR09 SWO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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