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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LR09 XXCMOT history

LR09 XXC is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LR09 XXC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,713 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 XXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 XXC was last recorded at 121,713 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,673 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
6,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,713 miles
  • 2025 – 114,978 miles
  • 2024 – 108,573 miles
  • 2023 – 103,511 miles
  • 2022 – 97,900 miles
  • 2021 – 90,907 miles
  • 2020 – 87,905 miles
  • 2019 – 80,487 miles
  • 2018 – 73,593 miles
  • 2017 – 67,105 miles
  • 2016 – 60,464 miles
  • 2015 – 53,635 miles
  • 2014 – 47,137 miles
  • 2013 – 36,771 miles
  • 2012 – 29,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,713 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,713 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,713 miles
    Test number
    541611872159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,673 miles (+6,695)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,673 miles
    Test number
    517912123045
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,978 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,978 miles
    Test number
    738085413236
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail114,974 miles (+6,401)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,974 miles
    Test number
    452299110753
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass108,573 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    689032410771
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail108,570 miles (+5,059)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,570 miles
    Test number
    358836019043
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass103,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,511 miles
    Test number
    169789680381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,511 miles (+5,611)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,511 miles
    Test number
    650740099464
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass97,900 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,900 miles
    Test number
    270894434078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,907 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,907 miles
    Test number
    723022030245
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail90,907 miles (+3,002)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,907 miles
    Test number
    170677398192
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass87,905 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,905 miles
    Test number
    652443101596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,600 miles
    Test number
    987350391524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,600 miles (+7,113)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,600 miles
    Test number
    830720331500
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Front 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))

  15. Pass80,487 miles (+6,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,487 miles
    Test number
    762235320325
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass73,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,593 miles
    Test number
    484672329593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,593 miles (+6,488)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,593 miles
    Test number
    497509683559
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass67,105 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,105 miles
    Test number
    754864458580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,464 miles (+6,829)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,464 miles
    Test number
    509235562108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,635 miles (+6,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,635 miles
    Test number
    376404965051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,137 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    659763184001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,117 miles (+10,346)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,117 miles
    Test number
    359759674063
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  23. Pass36,771 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,771 miles
    Test number
    119957563071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,085 miles
    Test number
    446512982050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 XXC

Does LR09 XXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 XXC is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 XXC?
The MOT on LR09 XXC is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 XXC done?
LR09 XXC was recorded at 121,713 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,640 miles a year.
Has LR09 XXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 XXC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 XXC 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 XXC find?
LR09 XXC passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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