Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LR09 SYCMOT history
LR09 SYC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,340 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 97,340 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 SYC
- 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 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 SYC was last recorded at 97,340 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 11,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,281 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,059 miles
- Average per year
- 5,401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,340 miles
- 2025 – 86,281 miles
- 2024 – 85,148 miles
- 2023 – 79,799 miles
- 2021 – 74,135 miles
- 2019 – 65,020 miles
- 2017 – 56,295 miles
- 2015 – 44,125 miles
- 2013 – 29,792 miles
- 2012 – 22,369 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,340 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Osr // nsr and nsf tyres cracked and deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,340 miles (+11,059)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 97,340 miles
- Test number
- 431451285180
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,281 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 86,281 miles
- Test number
- 711732997978
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail86,281 miles (+1,133)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,281 miles
- Test number
- 504163102547
- MajorBoot lid damaged and likely to cause injury doesnt open (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass85,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 85,148 miles
- Test number
- 345161017383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,148 miles (+5,349)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,148 miles
- Test number
- 411814551453
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass79,799 miles (+5,664)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 79,799 miles
- Test number
- 947293118011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,135 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 74,135 miles
- Test number
- 111459178375
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,132 miles (+9,112)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,132 miles
- Test number
- 546340893640
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested Excessive smoke emitted while at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror unit missing covers exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 65,020 miles
- Test number
- 535234865232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,020 miles (+8,725)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,020 miles
- Test number
- 237055900175
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass56,295 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 56,295 miles
- Test number
- 779280834754
- AdvisoryOsr // nsr and nsf tyres cracked and deteriorated
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Fail56,295 miles (+12,170)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,295 miles
- Test number
- 691946972975
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWheel bolt(s) missing All 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryOsr // nsr and nsf tyres cracked and deteriorated
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Pass44,125 miles (+14,333)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 44,125 miles
- Test number
- 915255475070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,792 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 29,792 miles
- Test number
- 228750753119
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Fail29,792 miles (+7,423)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,792 miles
- Test number
- 567930753106
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass22,369 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 22,369 miles
- Test number
- 237371232189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,206 miles1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,206 miles
- Test number
- 828513322194
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake Warning Lamp On
- NoteNearside Side Repeater on Mirror, Outer Lense Broken but not affecting function
Questions about LR09 SYC
- Does LR09 SYC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 SYC is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 SYC?
- The MOT on LR09 SYC is valid until 1 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 SYC done?
- LR09 SYC was recorded at 97,340 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
- Has LR09 SYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 SYC has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR09 SYC 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 SYC find?
- LR09 SYC passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.
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