Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LR09 XWAMOT history
LR09 XWA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,591 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 83,591 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,481 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 XWA
- 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
- 20 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR09 XWA was last recorded at 83,591 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,396 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,195 miles
- Average per year
- 5,481 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,591 miles
- 2025 – 80,396 miles
- 2023 – 76,112 miles
- 2021 – 70,571 miles
- 2020 – 70,371 miles
- 2019 – 65,147 miles
- 2018 – 59,627 miles
- 2017 – 54,494 miles
- 2016 – 49,753 miles
- 2015 – 39,486 miles
- 2014 – 19,107 miles
- 2013 – 17,426 miles
- 2012 – 9,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail83,591 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail83,591 miles (+3,195)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,591 miles
- Test number
- 526686074189
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,396 miles (+4,284)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 80,396 miles
- Test number
- 487875521175
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,112 miles (+3,775)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 76,112 miles
- Test number
- 268572423999
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,337 miles (+1,766)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 72,337 miles
- Test number
- 434252271293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,571 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 70,571 miles
- Test number
- 255833647285
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail70,545 miles (+174)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,545 miles
- Test number
- 248397213566
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLump developing to near side front tyre outer wall
Pass70,371 miles (+5,224)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 70,371 miles
- Test number
- 446307451578
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear RHR Brake binding
Pass65,147 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 65,147 miles
- Test number
- 452227119238
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail65,147 miles (+5,520)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,147 miles
- Test number
- 982603726779
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Pass59,627 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 59,627 miles
- Test number
- 237468981103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,621 miles (+5,127)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,621 miles
- Test number
- 390330686965
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Led unit in mirror. (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass54,494 miles (+4,741)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 54,494 miles
- Test number
- 688186723058
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass49,753 miles (+10,267)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 49,753 miles
- Test number
- 989076085857
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,486 miles (+20,379)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,486 miles
- Test number
- 835304085156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,107 miles (+1,681)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 19,107 miles
- Test number
- 856740894144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 17,426 miles
- Test number
- 479474863163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,426 miles (+7,977)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,426 miles
- Test number
- 715894363187
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass9,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 9,449 miles
- Test number
- 785543292166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR09 XWA
- Does LR09 XWA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR09 XWA expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 XWA?
- The MOT on LR09 XWA expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR09 XWA done?
- LR09 XWA was recorded at 83,591 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,481 miles a year.
- Has LR09 XWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 XWA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR09 XWA 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 XWA find?
- LR09 XWA failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.
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