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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 TXTMOT history

LR09 TXT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LR09 TXT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
61,418 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 TXT
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
18 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 TXT was last recorded at 61,418 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,417 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,418 miles
  • 2024 – 60,670 miles
  • 2023 – 60,007 miles
  • 2022 – 58,551 miles
  • 2021 – 57,242 miles
  • 2020 – 55,478 miles
  • 2019 – 52,350 miles
  • 2018 – 49,194 miles
  • 2017 – 44,054 miles
  • 2016 – 39,200 miles
  • 2015 – 34,382 miles
  • 2014 – 31,753 miles
  • 2013 – 30,257 miles
  • 2012 – 28,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,418 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,418 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    436413825969
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail61,417 miles (+115)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,417 miles
    Test number
    865386609652
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail61,302 miles (+632)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,302 miles
    Test number
    934913513686
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,670 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    642222126412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    585679837714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,007 miles (+1,456)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    227741572195
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass58,551 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    291327124560
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lens damaged

  8. Fail58,551 miles1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    653852955369
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  9. Fail58,551 miles (+1,309)1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    510737733781
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass57,242 miles (+1,764)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,242 miles
    Test number
    812651703539
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass55,478 miles (+3,128)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    935384352396
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (rear box starting to deteriorate) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged

  12. Pass52,350 miles (+3,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,350 miles
    Test number
    979971106076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass49,194 miles (+5,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,194 miles
    Test number
    705643438822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass44,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,054 miles
    Test number
    780691044236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished

  15. Fail44,054 miles (+4,854)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,054 miles
    Test number
    542082731820
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished

  16. Pass39,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,200 miles
    Test number
    884904035740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,200 miles (+4,818)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,200 miles
    Test number
    569894799008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has nail

  18. Pass34,382 miles (+2,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,382 miles
    Test number
    835002417033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass31,753 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,753 miles
    Test number
    116791274264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,257 miles (+1,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,257 miles
    Test number
    456469963299
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass28,607 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,607 miles
    Test number
    359313972493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,738 miles
    Test number
    389676652028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR09 TXT

Does LR09 TXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 TXT is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 TXT?
The MOT on LR09 TXT is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 TXT done?
LR09 TXT was recorded at 61,418 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,536 miles a year.
Has LR09 TXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 TXT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 TXT 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 TXT find?
LR09 TXT passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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