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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LR09 TVZMOT history

LR09 TVZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LR09 TVZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,362 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 TVZ
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
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 TVZ was last recorded at 112,362 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 11,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,555 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,807 miles
Average per year
6,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,362 miles
  • 2025 – 100,555 miles
  • 2024 – 88,537 miles
  • 2023 – 73,353 miles
  • 2022 – 60,396 miles
  • 2021 – 50,101 miles
  • 2020 – 49,047 miles
  • 2019 – 46,433 miles
  • 2018 – 42,795 miles
  • 2017 – 39,363 miles
  • 2016 – 35,995 miles
  • 2015 – 32,096 miles
  • 2014 – 27,669 miles
  • 2013 – 25,157 miles
  • 2012 – 19,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,362 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,362 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    567539396072
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,362 miles (+11,807)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    923677820503
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,555 miles (+12,018)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,555 miles
    Test number
    182952260795
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,537 miles
    Test number
    416860277434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail88,537 miles (+15,184)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,537 miles
    Test number
    769452376126
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass73,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    800399319259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail73,353 miles (+12,957)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    961077762087
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass60,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,396 miles
    Test number
    968542566551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,396 miles (+10,295)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,396 miles
    Test number
    618672406352
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass50,101 miles (+1,054)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,101 miles
    Test number
    837748360787
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror casing taped

  11. Pass49,047 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,047 miles
    Test number
    612741455072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass46,433 miles (+3,638)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,433 miles
    Test number
    166732385717
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass42,795 miles (+3,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    946625052814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  14. Pass39,363 miles (+3,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    245342353805
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  15. Pass35,995 miles (+3,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,995 miles
    Test number
    739007601331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

  16. Pass32,096 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,096 miles
    Test number
    407550685035
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail32,096 miles (+4,427)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,096 miles
    Test number
    277900385063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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. Pass27,669 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,669 miles
    Test number
    599551984016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,157 miles (+5,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,157 miles
    Test number
    238102383037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,904 miles
    Test number
    305870472004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 TVZ

Does LR09 TVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 TVZ is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 TVZ?
The MOT on LR09 TVZ is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 TVZ done?
LR09 TVZ was recorded at 112,362 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,596 miles a year.
Has LR09 TVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 TVZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 TVZ 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 TVZ find?
LR09 TVZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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