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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LR09 YGUMOT history

LR09 YGU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

LR09 YGU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
124,476 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 YGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 YGU was last recorded at 124,476 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 6,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,466 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,010 miles
Average per year
7,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,476 miles
  • 2022 – 118,466 miles
  • 2021 – 113,421 miles
  • 2020 – 110,697 miles
  • 2019 – 106,356 miles
  • 2018 – 103,082 miles
  • 2017 – 91,037 miles
  • 2016 – 81,378 miles
  • 2015 – 66,347 miles
  • 2014 – 54,709 miles
  • 2013 – 47,710 miles
  • 2012 – 41,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,476 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,476 miles
    Test number
    481245809812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail124,476 miles (+6,010)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,476 miles
    Test number
    984870541958
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt twisted (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass118,466 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,466 miles
    Test number
    278797500898
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,466 miles (+5,045)1 dangerous1 major5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,466 miles
    Test number
    149353434400
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,421 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,421 miles
    Test number
    967177905526
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail113,420 miles (+2,723)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,420 miles
    Test number
    514376423483
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass110,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,697 miles
    Test number
    760938312777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail110,697 miles (+4,341)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,697 miles
    Test number
    114900259342
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass106,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,356 miles
    Test number
    678308840947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,356 miles (+3,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,356 miles
    Test number
    728779490904
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass103,082 miles (+12,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    280512198677
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone rear bush is split
    • AdvisoryOffside front shocker has a slight weep

  12. Pass91,037 miles (+9,659)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,037 miles
    Test number
    180980092917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,378 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,378 miles
    Test number
    840374684176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,348 miles (+15,001)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,348 miles
    Test number
    325030673784
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass66,347 miles (+11,638)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    949396275192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,709 miles (+6,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,709 miles
    Test number
    147130374134
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass47,710 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    247571663443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail47,710 miles (+6,582)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    739611463183
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass41,128 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,128 miles
    Test number
    845477672169
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PAD,S GETTING LOW.
    • NoteREAR TYRE,S STARTING TO GO MISS-SHAPED

Questions about LR09 YGU

Does LR09 YGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 YGU expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 YGU?
The MOT on LR09 YGU expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 YGU done?
LR09 YGU was recorded at 124,476 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 7,860 miles a year.
Has LR09 YGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 YGU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 YGU 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 YGU find?
LR09 YGU passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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