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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR09 TYGMOT history

LR09 TYG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LR09 TYG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,309 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 TYG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 TYG was last recorded at 80,309 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 6,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,933 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,376 miles
Average per year
4,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,309 miles
  • 2025 – 73,933 miles
  • 2024 – 70,396 miles
  • 2023 – 66,535 miles
  • 2022 – 63,547 miles
  • 2021 – 60,558 miles
  • 2020 – 57,126 miles
  • 2019 – 54,746 miles
  • 2018 – 49,368 miles
  • 2017 – 42,160 miles
  • 2016 – 36,425 miles
  • 2015 – 32,168 miles
  • 2014 – 28,241 miles
  • 2013 – 23,456 miles
  • 2012 – 17,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,309 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corrode.

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Both headlamp upper mountings broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,309 miles (+6,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,309 miles
    Test number
    758991257443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corrode.

  2. Pass73,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,933 miles
    Test number
    612278795555
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail73,930 miles (+3,534)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    619941496173
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,396 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,396 miles
    Test number
    398260803632
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment HAND BRAKE (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail70,396 miles (+3,861)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,396 miles
    Test number
    116705062237
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment HAND BRAKE (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass66,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,535 miles
    Test number
    330348879425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear has perishing cracks in tread pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has perishing cracks in tread pattern

  7. Fail66,531 miles (+2,984)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    796830621482
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear has perishing cracks in tread pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has perishing cracks in tread pattern

  8. Pass63,547 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    519108619479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,558 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,558 miles
    Test number
    229910823619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,126 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,126 miles
    Test number
    648435399348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,746 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    776513212013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,646 miles (+5,278)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    198665502037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass49,368 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,368 miles
    Test number
    851502310832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,366 miles (+7,206)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    366145097256
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass42,160 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    142417316126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,134 miles (+5,709)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,134 miles
    Test number
    650593349817
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass36,425 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,425 miles
    Test number
    846463291672
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp upper mountings broken
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail36,400 miles (+4,232)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    337798703188
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp upper mountings broken
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass32,168 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,168 miles
    Test number
    399826575187
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail32,168 miles (+3,927)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,168 miles
    Test number
    536626075152
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass28,241 miles (+4,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    286174774181
    • NoteO/s headlamp damaged

  22. Pass23,456 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,456 miles
    Test number
    568218373108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,440 miles (+6,077)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,440 miles
    Test number
    316647173183
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass17,363 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,363 miles
    Test number
    857275172079
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts in tread, cords not visible.

  25. Fail17,363 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,363 miles
    Test number
    955665572022
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts in tread, cords not visible.

Questions about LR09 TYG

Does LR09 TYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 TYG is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 TYG?
The MOT on LR09 TYG is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 TYG done?
LR09 TYG was recorded at 80,309 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,391 miles a year.
Has LR09 TYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 TYG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 TYG 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 TYG find?
LR09 TYG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear exhaust back box corrode..

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