Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS09 FGUMOT history

LS09 FGU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LS09 FGU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,488 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,398 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS09 FGU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 FGU
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
14 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 FGU was last recorded at 72,488 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,840 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,648 miles
Average per year
3,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,488 miles
  • 2025 – 70,840 miles
  • 2024 – 69,664 miles
  • 2023 – 67,983 miles
  • 2022 – 65,708 miles
  • 2021 – 63,790 miles
  • 2020 – 61,622 miles
  • 2019 – 58,364 miles
  • 2018 – 52,659 miles
  • 2017 – 47,400 miles
  • 2016 – 40,851 miles
  • 2015 – 35,454 miles
  • 2014 – 28,226 miles
  • 2013 – 26,382 miles
  • 2012 – 25,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,488 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,488 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,488 miles
    Test number
    411307333340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,840 miles (+1,176)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,840 miles
    Test number
    914605415175
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass69,664 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,664 miles
    Test number
    948963987911
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,662 miles (+1,679)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    187677911520
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,983 miles (+2,275)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,983 miles
    Test number
    793819215582
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer constant velocity gaiter moist with grease,just acceptable. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 flexible down pipe slightly leaking and deteriorated, just acceptable. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad worn low,just acceptable. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad worn low,just acceptable. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    402059504243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail65,708 miles (+1,918)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    617301991779
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass63,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,790 miles
    Test number
    218879811526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail63,790 miles (+2,168)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,790 miles
    Test number
    298866532041
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass61,622 miles (+3,258)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    492793898108
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,364 miles (+5,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,364 miles
    Test number
    128021126195
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,659 miles
    Test number
    121455850515
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail52,659 miles (+5,259)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,659 miles
    Test number
    987749305729
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass47,400 miles (+6,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,400 miles
    Test number
    352601050291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sidewall perished

  15. Pass40,851 miles (+5,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,851 miles
    Test number
    385685471128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

  16. Pass35,454 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    797611875056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,226 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,226 miles
    Test number
    398295384043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,382 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,382 miles
    Test number
    225396263017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,276 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    409619102152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,272 miles
    Test number
    456663302186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 FGU

Does LS09 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 FGU is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 FGU?
The MOT on LS09 FGU is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 FGU done?
LS09 FGU was recorded at 72,488 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,398 miles a year.
Has LS09 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 FGU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 FGU 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 LS09 FGU find?
LS09 FGU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LS09F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.