
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LR09 SXMMOT history
LR09 SXM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 71,775 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,902 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 SXM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 SXM was last recorded at 71,775 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 71,660 miles · 9 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 115 miles
- Average per year
- 4,902 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 71,775 miles
- 2023 – 55,056 miles
- 2022 – 44,132 miles
- 2021 – 40,164 miles
- 2020 – 35,700 miles
- 2019 – 31,184 miles
- 2018 – 29,917 miles
- 2017 – 26,661 miles
- 2016 – 23,893 miles
- 2015 – 20,955 miles
- 2014 – 17,780 miles
- 2013 – 14,977 miles
- 2012 – 12,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty STICKING (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 28 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,775 miles (+115)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 71,775 miles
- Test number
- 344710442979
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty STICKING (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,660 miles (+16,604)9 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,660 miles
- Test number
- 941101333865
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box and flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,056 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 55,056 miles
- Test number
- 907620986063
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail55,056 miles (+10,924)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,056 miles
- Test number
- 956035413763
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no aim line (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass44,132 miles (+3,968)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 44,132 miles
- Test number
- 228159501902
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,164 miles (+4,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 40,164 miles
- Test number
- 342089130859
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass35,700 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 35,700 miles
- Test number
- 993238547196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,700 miles (+4,516)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,700 miles
- Test number
- 289269642914
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass31,184 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 31,184 miles
- Test number
- 321742258235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,146 miles (+1,229)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 31,146 miles
- Test number
- 444479839000
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box heavily corroded
Pass29,917 miles (+3,256)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 29,917 miles
- Test number
- 820146803136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,661 miles (+2,768)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 26,661 miles
- Test number
- 162340710488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,893 miles (+2,938)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 23,893 miles
- Test number
- 391442459214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,955 miles (+3,175)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 20,955 miles
- Test number
- 529392975067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,780 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,780 miles
- Test number
- 118912274089
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
Pass17,780 miles (+2,803)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 17,780 miles
- Test number
- 788182974044
- NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
Pass14,977 miles (+2,962)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 14,977 miles
- Test number
- 237091283009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 12,015 miles
- Test number
- 565348882069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR09 SXM
- Does LR09 SXM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR09 SXM expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 SXM?
- The MOT on LR09 SXM expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR09 SXM done?
- LR09 SXM was recorded at 71,775 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
- Has LR09 SXM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 SXM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR09 SXM 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 SXM find?
- LR09 SXM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: hazard warning switch faulty sticking; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 1 more.
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