Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
LR09 TWUMOT history
LR09 TWU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,824 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 86,824 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,323 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 TWU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 TWU was last recorded at 86,824 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 4,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,564 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,260 miles
- Average per year
- 4,323 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,824 miles
- 2025 – 82,564 miles
- 2024 – 77,859 miles
- 2023 – 74,883 miles
- 2022 – 73,016 miles
- 2021 – 70,525 miles
- 2020 – 69,243 miles
- 2019 – 62,956 miles
- 2017 – 58,392 miles
- 2016 – 54,546 miles
- 2015 – 47,017 miles
- 2014 – 40,055 miles
- 2013 – 33,307 miles
- 2012 – 27,855 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,824 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 86,824 miles
- Test number
- 931215970980
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,824 miles (+4,260)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,824 miles
- Test number
- 587145338905
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,564 miles (+4,705)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 82,564 miles
- Test number
- 945120122484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever high but still has reserve travel
Pass77,859 miles4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 77,859 miles
- Test number
- 942854141996
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread cracking
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever high but still has reserve travel
Fail77,859 miles (+2,976)1 dangerous2 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,859 miles
- Test number
- 823990663057
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread cracking
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever high but still has reserve travel
Pass74,883 miles (+1,867)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 74,883 miles
- Test number
- 499984303317
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass73,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 73,016 miles
- Test number
- 640347042057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,016 miles (+2,491)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,016 miles
- Test number
- 201270769796
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass70,525 miles (+1,282)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 70,525 miles
- Test number
- 613653506511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,243 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 69,243 miles
- Test number
- 140428343535
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,232 miles (+6,276)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,232 miles
- Test number
- 589292387078
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush unit knocks (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,956 miles (+4,564)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 62,956 miles
- Test number
- 291750725576
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass58,392 miles (+3,846)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 58,392 miles
- Test number
- 298603603058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,546 miles (+7,529)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 54,546 miles
- Test number
- 193399583877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,017 miles (+6,962)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 47,017 miles
- Test number
- 245361945166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,055 miles (+6,748)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 40,055 miles
- Test number
- 367279734196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,307 miles (+5,452)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 33,307 miles
- Test number
- 469251743148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,855 miles (+1,293)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 27,855 miles
- Test number
- 699085142105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,562 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,562 miles
- Test number
- 239482482097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR09 TWU
- Does LR09 TWU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 TWU is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 TWU?
- The MOT on LR09 TWU is valid until 9 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 TWU done?
- LR09 TWU was recorded at 86,824 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 4,323 miles a year.
- Has LR09 TWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 TWU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR09 TWU 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 TWU find?
- LR09 TWU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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