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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 UMLMOT history

LR09 UML is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LR09 UML black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,566 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 UML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 UML was last recorded at 106,566 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,305 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,261 miles
Average per year
5,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,566 miles
  • 2025 – 105,305 miles
  • 2024 – 102,119 miles
  • 2023 – 100,316 miles
  • 2022 – 93,829 miles
  • 2021 – 82,976 miles
  • 2020 – 79,649 miles
  • 2019 – 76,232 miles
  • 2018 – 72,624 miles
  • 2017 – 68,309 miles
  • 2016 – 63,716 miles
  • 2015 – 58,732 miles
  • 2014 – 43,963 miles
  • 2013 – 34,532 miles
  • 2012 – 26,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,566 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,566 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,566 miles
    Test number
    747981759139
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

  2. Fail106,566 miles (+1,261)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,566 miles
    Test number
    166986264020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

  3. Pass105,305 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,305 miles
    Test number
    577010191775
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBackbox corroding

  4. Fail105,305 miles (+3,186)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,305 miles
    Test number
    862634001006
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBackbox corroding

  5. Pass102,119 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,119 miles
    Test number
    314847534173
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail102,104 miles (+1,788)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    717715686374
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass100,316 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    717967234888
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail100,316 miles (+6,487)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    119208901481
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass93,829 miles (+10,853)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,829 miles
    Test number
    307623237964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,976 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,976 miles
    Test number
    815547850621
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail82,970 miles (+3,321)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,970 miles
    Test number
    871681745979
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,649 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,649 miles
    Test number
    293566969515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail79,648 miles (+3,416)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,648 miles
    Test number
    484811245195
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt excessively cracked

  14. Pass76,232 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    778315509487
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail76,232 miles (+3,608)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    435966807598
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass72,624 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    229417855162
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Fail72,624 miles (+4,315)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    706358924433
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  18. Pass68,309 miles (+4,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,309 miles
    Test number
    822404912150
    • 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)

  19. Pass63,716 miles (+4,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,716 miles
    Test number
    839640802819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished /cracks in tread however no cord exposed

  20. Pass58,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    768996909201
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

  21. Fail58,732 miles (+6,141)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    456015232394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

  22. Pass52,591 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    177107305445
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

  23. Fail52,591 miles (+8,628)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    628257505057
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

  24. Pass43,963 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    159753104041
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

  25. Fail43,693 miles (+9,161)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    715083504074
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

  26. Pass34,532 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,532 miles
    Test number
    369859003056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,140 miles
    Test number
    885167312045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 UML

Does LR09 UML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 UML is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 UML?
The MOT on LR09 UML is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 UML done?
LR09 UML was recorded at 106,566 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 5,511 miles a year.
Has LR09 UML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 UML has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 UML 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 UML find?
LR09 UML passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

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