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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 TXLMOT history

LR09 TXL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 34,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LR09 TXL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
34,973 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR09 TXL was last recorded at 34,973 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,571 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
402 miles
Average per year
2,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,973 miles
  • 2025 – 34,571 miles
  • 2024 – 33,646 miles
  • 2023 – 32,595 miles
  • 2022 – 30,496 miles
  • 2021 – 29,181 miles
  • 2020 – 28,988 miles
  • 2019 – 27,865 miles
  • 2018 – 25,972 miles
  • 2017 – 24,380 miles
  • 2016 – 22,258 miles
  • 2015 – 19,272 miles
  • 2014 – 13,640 miles
  • 2013 – 9,787 miles
  • 2012 – 6,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,973 miles
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under-trays fitted.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under tray cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,973 miles (+402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    34,973 miles
    Test number
    136724111970
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass34,571 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    34,571 miles
    Test number
    875914991175
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water in lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail34,571 miles (+925)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,571 miles
    Test number
    334907204857
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water in lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass33,646 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    33,646 miles
    Test number
    773578666942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail33,644 miles (+1,049)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,644 miles
    Test number
    783640172321
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass32,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    32,595 miles
    Test number
    450660774713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray cover fitted

  7. Fail32,595 miles (+2,099)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,595 miles
    Test number
    396441967764
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray cover fitted

  8. Pass30,496 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    30,496 miles
    Test number
    397322198738
    • AdvisoryUndertrays covers fitted

  9. Pass29,181 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,181 miles
    Test number
    126442887044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,988 miles (+1,123)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    28,988 miles
    Test number
    820125567402
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  11. Pass27,865 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    27,865 miles
    Test number
    183229169315
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  12. Fail27,865 miles (+1,893)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,865 miles
    Test number
    643892580102
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  13. Pass25,972 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,972 miles
    Test number
    122446766642
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  14. Fail25,922 miles (+1,542)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,922 miles
    Test number
    572721040835
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  15. Pass24,380 miles (+2,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    841543472761
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass22,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,258 miles
    Test number
    336353958225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  17. Fail22,258 miles (+2,986)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,258 miles
    Test number
    421911380661
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  18. Pass19,272 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,272 miles
    Test number
    796524555060
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail19,272 miles (+5,632)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,272 miles
    Test number
    847714355099
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail13,640 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,640 miles
    Test number
    306361834019
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass13,640 miles (+3,853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    13,640 miles
    Test number
    566201534099
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail9,787 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,787 miles
    Test number
    228439843076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass9,787 miles (+2,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    9,787 miles
    Test number
    655219243094
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass6,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    6,980 miles
    Test number
    335499452075
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LR09 TXL

Does LR09 TXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 TXL is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 TXL?
The MOT on LR09 TXL is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 TXL done?
LR09 TXL was recorded at 34,973 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,012 miles a year.
Has LR09 TXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 TXL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 TXL 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 TXL find?
LR09 TXL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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