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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LR09 TXPMOT history

LR09 TXP is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

LR09 TXP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
144,905 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 TXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 TXP was last recorded at 144,905 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 12,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,800 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
12,105 miles
Average per year
8,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,905 miles
  • 2024 – 132,800 miles
  • 2023 – 124,027 miles
  • 2022 – 102,681 miles
  • 2021 – 92,724 miles
  • 2020 – 86,179 miles
  • 2019 – 79,555 miles
  • 2018 – 71,744 miles
  • 2017 – 61,123 miles
  • 2015 – 46,423 miles
  • 2014 – 41,046 miles
  • 2013 – 35,005 miles
  • 2012 – 29,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,905 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,905 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,905 miles
    Test number
    294682207464
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  2. Fail144,905 miles (+12,105)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,905 miles
    Test number
    762948944319
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. Pass132,800 miles (+8,773)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,800 miles
    Test number
    909476730627
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travels

  4. Pass124,027 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    340246688362
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail124,027 miles (+21,346)1 dangerous4 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    215622608828
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass102,681 miles (+9,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,681 miles
    Test number
    741368539239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass92,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    542214948081
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin breaking poor condition

  8. Fail92,720 miles (+6,541)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,720 miles
    Test number
    539384171076
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin breaking poor condition

  9. Pass86,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,179 miles
    Test number
    993254673462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,179 miles (+6,624)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,179 miles
    Test number
    878570644676
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass79,555 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    721362215427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,547 miles (+7,803)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    255001499977
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass71,744 miles (+10,621)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,744 miles
    Test number
    672779503378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,123 miles (+14,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,123 miles
    Test number
    798894634136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, also heavily worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner shoulder

  15. Pass46,423 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,423 miles
    Test number
    218125385443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,403 miles (+5,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,403 miles
    Test number
    925888075147
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  17. Pass41,046 miles (+6,041)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,046 miles
    Test number
    117789534133
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEng oil low
    • NoteOffsiode mirror case is broken
    • NoteRear bumper split

  18. Pass35,005 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,005 miles
    Test number
    465093363139
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

  19. Fail35,005 miles (+5,301)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,005 miles
    Test number
    836423263113
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

  20. Pass29,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,704 miles
    Test number
    506625762100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 TXP

Does LR09 TXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 TXP expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 TXP?
The MOT on LR09 TXP expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 TXP done?
LR09 TXP was recorded at 144,905 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 8,694 miles a year.
Has LR09 TXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 TXP has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 TXP 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 TXP find?
LR09 TXP passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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