Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc
LR09 YJAMOT history
LR09 YJA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 187,136 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,398 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 YJA
- 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
- 31 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 YJA was last recorded at 187,136 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jan 2019: 26,670 miles, lower than 133,908 miles on 10 Jan 2018.
- 18 Jan 2024: 131,650 miles, lower than 171,372 miles on 28 Dec 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 187,059 miles · 4 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 77 miles
- Average per year
- 8,398 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,136 miles
- 2025 – 182,819 miles
- 2024 – 178,972 miles
- 2022 – 171,372 miles
- 2021 – 161,817 miles
- 2020 – 155,684 miles
- 2019 – 26,670 miles
- 2018 – 133,908 miles
- 2016 – 120,504 miles
- 2015 – 109,113 miles
- 2014 – 100,406 miles
- 2013 – 92,622 miles
- 2012 – 70,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,136 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,136 miles (+77)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 187,136 miles
- Test number
- 190966531495
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Fail187,059 miles (+4,240)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,059 miles
- Test number
- 597779918828
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from clamp on middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Pass182,819 miles (+141)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 182,819 miles
- Test number
- 277862355281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,678 miles (+3,706)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,678 miles
- Test number
- 244909366250
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,972 miles (+47,322)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 178,972 miles
- Test number
- 555380395036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,650 miles (-39,722)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,650 miles
- Test number
- 198884107606
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass171,372 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 171,372 miles
- Test number
- 101357087873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,362 miles (+5,673)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,362 miles
- Test number
- 138255429694
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass165,689 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 165,689 miles
- Test number
- 997599125987
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail165,689 miles (+3,872)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,689 miles
- Test number
- 807371317917
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 161,817 miles
- Test number
- 846253868989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,817 miles (+6,133)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,817 miles
- Test number
- 598298889387
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,684 miles (+129,014)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 155,684 miles
- Test number
- 515311792097
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limits and inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limits and inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,670 miles (-107,238)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 26,670 miles
- Test number
- 100597866712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,908 miles (+13,404)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 133,908 miles
- Test number
- 812585467222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 120,504 miles
- Test number
- 172182382499
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 885245772701
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 109,113 miles
- Test number
- 855606447665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,113 miles (+8,707)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,113 miles
- Test number
- 771763868609
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass100,406 miles (+7,784)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 100,406 miles
- Test number
- 888886014205
- NoteWarning light on dash
Pass92,622 miles (+22,268)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 92,622 miles
- Test number
- 746281623227
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBrake wear indicator warning light on in dash
- NoteOffside front brake wear sensor wire broken
Pass70,354 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 70,354 miles
- Test number
- 577129982004
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail70,354 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,354 miles
- Test number
- 859089982099
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LR09 YJA
- Does LR09 YJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 YJA is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 YJA?
- The MOT on LR09 YJA is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR09 YJA done?
- LR09 YJA was recorded at 187,136 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 8,398 miles a year.
- Has LR09 YJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 YJA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR09 YJA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR09 YJA find?
- LR09 YJA passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on inner edge.
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