Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LR09 TXUMOT history
LR09 TXU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,907 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 154,907 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 11,306 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 TXU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 25 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 TXU was last recorded at 154,907 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 150,659 miles · 27 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,248 miles
- Average per year
- 11,306 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,907 miles
- 2024 – 150,659 miles
- 2023 – 146,608 miles
- 2022 – 143,879 miles
- 2021 – 137,299 miles
- 2020 – 126,938 miles
- 2019 – 113,400 miles
- 2018 – 99,432 miles
- 2017 – 93,899 miles
- 2016 – 81,596 miles
- 2015 – 56,495 miles
- 2014 – 38,035 miles
- 2013 – 20,497 miles
- 2012 – 1,282 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,907 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,907 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 154,907 miles
- Test number
- 669275798599
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail154,907 miles (+4,248)3 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,907 miles
- Test number
- 252348919360
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,659 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 150,659 miles
- Test number
- 545436500952
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail150,659 miles (+4,051)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,659 miles
- Test number
- 231156052362
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))
Pass146,608 miles (+2,729)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 146,608 miles
- Test number
- 308684266742
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass143,879 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 143,879 miles
- Test number
- 441555143536
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,879 miles (+6,580)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,879 miles
- Test number
- 878915588078
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested due too two large blows in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box falling apart and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure bulb not fitted correctly aim is too high (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,299 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 137,299 miles
- Test number
- 541656927784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,251 miles (+10,313)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,251 miles
- Test number
- 843349460757
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass126,938 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 126,938 miles
- Test number
- 105255133423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,937 miles (+13,537)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,937 miles
- Test number
- 685758784567
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass113,400 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 113,400 miles
- Test number
- 254465179089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,399 miles (+13,967)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,399 miles
- Test number
- 656086335934
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,432 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 99,432 miles
- Test number
- 620971423596
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail99,432 miles (+5,533)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,432 miles
- Test number
- 285032158532
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass93,899 miles (+12,303)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 93,899 miles
- Test number
- 559627911704
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass81,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 81,596 miles
- Test number
- 420770469498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,594 miles (+25,099)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,594 miles
- Test number
- 123170410290
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 56,495 miles
- Test number
- 618116375093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,495 miles (+18,460)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,495 miles
- Test number
- 595445475064
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass38,035 miles (+17,538)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 38,035 miles
- Test number
- 288316954024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,497 miles (+19,215)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 20,497 miles
- Test number
- 757410373049
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass1,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 1,282 miles
- Test number
- 938500782097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR09 TXU
- Does LR09 TXU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR09 TXU expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 TXU?
- The MOT on LR09 TXU expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR09 TXU done?
- LR09 TXU was recorded at 154,907 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 11,306 miles a year.
- Has LR09 TXU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 TXU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR09 TXU 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 TXU find?
- LR09 TXU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.