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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR09 SWZMOT history

LR09 SWZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 61,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

LR09 SWZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
61,157 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 SWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 SWZ was last recorded at 61,157 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,589 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,568 miles
Average per year
3,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,157 miles
  • 2025 – 58,589 miles
  • 2024 – 55,425 miles
  • 2023 – 53,229 miles
  • 2022 – 48,737 miles
  • 2021 – 46,289 miles
  • 2020 – 41,944 miles
  • 2019 – 37,225 miles
  • 2018 – 32,813 miles
  • 2017 – 26,807 miles
  • 2016 – 21,045 miles
  • 2015 – 12,705 miles
  • 2014 – 11,914 miles
  • 2013 – 9,184 miles
  • 2012 – 7,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,157 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,157 miles (+2,568)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    61,157 miles
    Test number
    336747020871
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass58,589 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    58,589 miles
    Test number
    445362879608
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Fail58,588 miles (+3,163)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,588 miles
    Test number
    509273291765
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass55,425 miles (+2,196)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    55,425 miles
    Test number
    451808220248
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated - not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner tread worn low - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working
  5. Pass53,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    53,229 miles
    Test number
    103333128930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail53,229 miles (+4,492)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,229 miles
    Test number
    377460727412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass48,737 miles (+2,448)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    231353119527
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass46,289 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    481515623179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,944 miles
    Test number
    469318154078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,944 miles (+4,719)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,944 miles
    Test number
    827470453008
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass37,225 miles (+4,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,225 miles
    Test number
    223726939973
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass32,813 miles (+6,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,813 miles
    Test number
    749789080628
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear the screen
  13. Pass26,807 miles (+5,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,807 miles
    Test number
    733455956560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
  14. Pass21,045 miles (+8,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,045 miles
    Test number
    839783214717
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyres perishing
  15. Pass12,705 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,705 miles
    Test number
    146606545199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,914 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    11,914 miles
    Test number
    916748144143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,457 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    11,457 miles
    Test number
    308569674066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,184 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    9,184 miles
    Test number
    935730483039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    7,095 miles
    Test number
    175398082490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 SWZ

Does LR09 SWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 SWZ is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SWZ?
The MOT on LR09 SWZ is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 SWZ done?
LR09 SWZ was recorded at 61,157 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,802 miles a year.
Has LR09 SWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SWZ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 SWZ 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 SWZ find?
LR09 SWZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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