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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LR09 SXLMOT history

LR09 SXL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2026.

LR09 SXL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,758 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 SXL
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 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 SXL was last recorded at 102,758 miles on 22 Mar 2026, 565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,193 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
565 miles
Average per year
6,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,758 miles
  • 2025 – 102,193 miles
  • 2024 – 97,310 miles
  • 2023 – 91,676 miles
  • 2022 – 87,633 miles
  • 2021 – 83,129 miles
  • 2020 – 74,810 miles
  • 2019 – 65,400 miles
  • 2018 – 54,871 miles
  • 2017 – 43,331 miles
  • 2016 – 30,480 miles
  • 2015 – 23,174 miles
  • 2014 – 20,367 miles
  • 2013 – 17,850 miles
  • 2012 – 14,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,758 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,758 miles (+565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    867234875295
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,193 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,193 miles
    Test number
    751932295795
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,192 miles (+4,882)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,192 miles
    Test number
    819816739127
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,310 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    407556233182
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,310 miles (+5,634)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    580085196125
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/ DPF flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,676 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,676 miles
    Test number
    295903758312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail91,676 miles (+4,043)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,676 miles
    Test number
    107661552771
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi/DPF section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded at spring base (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded at spring base (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass87,633 miles (+4,504)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    900442268407
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass83,129 miles (+8,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,129 miles
    Test number
    750638441642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

  10. Pass74,810 miles (+9,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,810 miles
    Test number
    677215326562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

  11. Pass65,400 miles (+10,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    938405530205
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

  12. Pass54,871 miles (+11,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,871 miles
    Test number
    440713210857
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

  13. Pass43,331 miles (+12,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,331 miles
    Test number
    705546963869
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass30,480 miles (+7,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    112389086071
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass23,174 miles (+2,807)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,174 miles
    Test number
    528132695072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHorn tone poor
    • NoteWipers smearing

  16. Pass20,367 miles (+2,517)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,367 miles
    Test number
    125136364087
    • AdvisoryInner Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing

  17. Pass17,850 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,850 miles
    Test number
    147161463425
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail17,850 miles (+3,095)1 dangerous2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,850 miles
    Test number
    378771163025
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteHandbrake req adjusting
    • NoteWipers smearing

  19. Pass14,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,755 miles
    Test number
    139070382090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,755 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,755 miles
    Test number
    655467472006
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR09 SXL

Does LR09 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 SXL is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SXL?
The MOT on LR09 SXL is valid until 14 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 SXL done?
LR09 SXL was recorded at 102,758 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2026, an average of 6,280 miles a year.
Has LR09 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SXL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 SXL 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 SXL find?
LR09 SXL passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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