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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR09 SWVMOT history

LR09 SWV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

LR09 SWV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2023
Mileage
132,803 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 SWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 SWV was last recorded at 132,803 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,585 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
10,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,803 miles
  • 2021 – 123,465 miles
  • 2019 – 114,979 miles
  • 2018 – 108,030 miles
  • 2017 – 92,058 miles
  • 2016 – 74,061 miles
  • 2015 – 56,831 miles
  • 2014 – 45,256 miles
  • 2013 – 36,108 miles
  • 2012 – 25,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,803 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear both sides shock absorbers bump stop perished and dust cover dropped downRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,803 miles (+218)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,803 miles
    Test number
    969513686955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides shock absorbers bump stop perished and dust cover dropped down

  2. Fail132,585 miles (+2,810)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,585 miles
    Test number
    340836754666
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides shock absorbers bump stop perished and dust cover dropped down

  3. Fail129,775 miles (+6,310)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,775 miles
    Test number
    517677082490
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,465 miles (+8,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,465 miles
    Test number
    716362568509
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear handbrake has ecess travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass114,979 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,979 miles
    Test number
    123029283064
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Fail114,979 miles (+6,949)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,979 miles
    Test number
    132932272333
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass108,030 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,030 miles
    Test number
    485664417346
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail108,027 miles (+15,969)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,027 miles
    Test number
    668330976235
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass92,058 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    628289189162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,863 miles (+17,802)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,863 miles
    Test number
    268048064598
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust section leaking at flex (7.1.2)

  11. Pass74,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,061 miles
    Test number
    812795111531
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail74,061 miles (+17,230)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,061 miles
    Test number
    307227294208
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel slightly hard too turn.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass56,831 miles (+11,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,831 miles
    Test number
    138050285484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass45,256 miles (+9,148)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,256 miles
    Test number
    177430984401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,108 miles (+10,908)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,108 miles
    Test number
    588745783083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,200 miles
    Test number
    989681012105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 SWV

Does LR09 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 SWV expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SWV?
The MOT on LR09 SWV expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 SWV done?
LR09 SWV was recorded at 132,803 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 10,461 miles a year.
Has LR09 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SWV has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR09 SWV 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 SWV find?
LR09 SWV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking, and 3 more.

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