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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 UMUMOT history

LR09 UMU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LR09 UMU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,254 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 UMU
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
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 UMU was last recorded at 86,254 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,527 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,727 miles
Average per year
5,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,254 miles
  • 2024 – 82,527 miles
  • 2023 – 77,965 miles
  • 2022 – 72,191 miles
  • 2021 – 66,464 miles
  • 2020 – 60,898 miles
  • 2019 – 51,518 miles
  • 2018 – 44,480 miles
  • 2017 – 38,326 miles
  • 2016 – 30,498 miles
  • 2015 – 22,477 miles
  • 2014 – 14,969 miles
  • 2013 – 9,346 miles
  • 2012 – 4,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,254 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust flexible pipe damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,254 miles (+3,727)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,254 miles
    Test number
    817682177168
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,527 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,527 miles
    Test number
    813417181417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,965 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,965 miles
    Test number
    705574309150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,191 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,191 miles
    Test number
    377725700785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail72,101 miles (+5,637)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,101 miles
    Test number
    847641530448
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,464 miles (+5,566)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,464 miles
    Test number
    143206559827
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass60,898 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,898 miles
    Test number
    191435505865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,518 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,518 miles
    Test number
    311557243856
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail51,433 miles (+6,953)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,433 miles
    Test number
    354141664956
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass44,480 miles (+6,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,480 miles
    Test number
    955692846248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre uneven wear

  11. Pass38,326 miles (+7,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,326 miles
    Test number
    229123607134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass30,498 miles (+8,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,498 miles
    Test number
    635216583092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass22,477 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,477 miles
    Test number
    689929965096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,969 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,969 miles
    Test number
    147439994077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,346 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,346 miles
    Test number
    609691403125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    4,506 miles
    Test number
    939186682022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 UMU

Does LR09 UMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 UMU is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 UMU?
The MOT on LR09 UMU is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 UMU done?
LR09 UMU was recorded at 86,254 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,987 miles a year.
Has LR09 UMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 UMU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR09 UMU 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 UMU find?
LR09 UMU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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