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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 SXTMOT history

LR09 SXT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LR09 SXT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,450 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 SXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 SXT was last recorded at 94,450 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,620 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,830 miles
Average per year
5,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,450 miles
  • 2025 – 91,620 miles
  • 2024 – 86,501 miles
  • 2023 – 81,218 miles
  • 2022 – 76,242 miles
  • 2021 – 70,403 miles
  • 2020 – 64,939 miles
  • 2019 – 58,271 miles
  • 2018 – 52,510 miles
  • 2017 – 46,445 miles
  • 2016 – 41,357 miles
  • 2015 – 35,485 miles
  • 2014 – 28,966 miles
  • 2013 – 23,509 miles
  • 2012 – 18,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,450 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,450 miles (+2,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    902057020340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass91,620 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,620 miles
    Test number
    530566447842
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail91,618 miles (+5,117)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,618 miles
    Test number
    132324663103
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass86,501 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,501 miles
    Test number
    400160519936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high
  5. Fail86,501 miles (+5,283)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,501 miles
    Test number
    180433619986
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high
  6. Pass81,218 miles (+4,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,218 miles
    Test number
    948762923325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass76,242 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    199352992515
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail76,242 miles (+5,839)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    320327579042
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass70,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    127679082015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail70,403 miles (+5,464)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    673090575396
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass64,939 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,939 miles
    Test number
    779496076593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,315 miles (+6,044)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    367102835216
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
  13. Pass58,271 miles (+5,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,271 miles
    Test number
    133000071856
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass52,510 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    865020563665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,445 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    149723381213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,357 miles (+5,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    928127693278
    • 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. Pass35,485 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    537947845048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,966 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,966 miles
    Test number
    546685944016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,509 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,509 miles
    Test number
    468396743086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,957 miles
    Test number
    507515142080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 SXT

Does LR09 SXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 SXT is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SXT?
The MOT on LR09 SXT is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 SXT done?
LR09 SXT was recorded at 94,450 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
Has LR09 SXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SXT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 SXT 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 SXT find?
LR09 SXT passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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