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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR09 VWDMOT history

LR09 VWD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LR09 VWD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,944 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VWD
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
27 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VWD was last recorded at 106,944 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 5,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,964 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,980 miles
Average per year
6,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,944 miles
  • 2025 – 100,964 miles
  • 2024 – 92,578 miles
  • 2023 – 86,775 miles
  • 2022 – 79,481 miles
  • 2021 – 71,682 miles
  • 2020 – 65,148 miles
  • 2019 – 59,211 miles
  • 2018 – 50,140 miles
  • 2017 – 45,311 miles
  • 2015 – 41,173 miles
  • 2014 – 34,900 miles
  • 2013 – 24,049 miles
  • 2012 – 10,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,944 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,944 miles (+5,980)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,944 miles
    Test number
    598326122934
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass100,964 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,964 miles
    Test number
    355841229045
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Fail100,964 miles (+8,386)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,964 miles
    Test number
    742850899411
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass92,578 miles (+5,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    910665508202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass86,775 miles (+7,294)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,775 miles
    Test number
    984660327368
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,481 miles
    Test number
    496289766115
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail79,481 miles (+7,799)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,481 miles
    Test number
    667077556856
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,682 miles (+6,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,682 miles
    Test number
    385183217772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,148 miles (+5,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    533774890309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    170417445924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,211 miles (+9,071)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    969573119743
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass50,140 miles (+4,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    494277300417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass45,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,311 miles
    Test number
    165798049973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Fail45,311 miles (+4,138)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,311 miles
    Test number
    559791386357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass41,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,173 miles
    Test number
    680919364600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and cracking and in a poor condition

  16. Fail41,171 miles (+6,271)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,171 miles
    Test number
    267966131492
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limits (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and cracking and in a poor condition

  17. Pass34,900 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    265656224279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracking.

  18. Fail34,898 miles (+10,849)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,898 miles
    Test number
    178516424273
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracking.

  19. Pass24,049 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,049 miles
    Test number
    346735953427
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail24,049 miles (+13,251)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,049 miles
    Test number
    176305653220
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass10,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,798 miles
    Test number
    108156972096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VWD

Does LR09 VWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VWD is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VWD?
The MOT on LR09 VWD is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 VWD done?
LR09 VWD was recorded at 106,944 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,601 miles a year.
Has LR09 VWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VWD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 VWD 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 VWD find?
LR09 VWD passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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