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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LS09 HKXMOT history

LS09 HKX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LS09 HKX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,715 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 HKX
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
17 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 HKX was last recorded at 142,715 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 41,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,016 miles · 1 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
41,699 miles
Average per year
8,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,715 miles
  • 2025 – 101,016 miles
  • 2024 – 93,778 miles
  • 2023 – 92,189 miles
  • 2022 – 87,025 miles
  • 2021 – 85,450 miles
  • 2020 – 83,169 miles
  • 2019 – 78,016 miles
  • 2018 – 71,738 miles
  • 2017 – 58,813 miles
  • 2016 – 52,782 miles
  • 2015 – 45,234 miles
  • 2014 – 38,835 miles
  • 2013 – 31,817 miles
  • 2012 – 25,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split/smearing screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,715 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,715 miles
    Test number
    142384213237
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,715 miles (+41,699)1 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,715 miles
    Test number
    683440381821
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,016 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,016 miles
    Test number
    323609238763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,860 miles (+7,082)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,860 miles
    Test number
    543324886195
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass93,778 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,778 miles
    Test number
    501394874676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,189 miles
    Test number
    627853502547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  7. Fail92,188 miles (+5,163)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    392820833389
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low/minimum efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Pass87,025 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,025 miles
    Test number
    204122190658
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split/smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail87,025 miles (+1,575)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,025 miles
    Test number
    938637940777
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split/smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,450 miles (+2,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,450 miles
    Test number
    618596748172
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    377121592276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,169 miles (+5,153)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    434475760608
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,016 miles (+6,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,016 miles
    Test number
    609572841523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  14. Pass71,738 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    721318271590
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail71,738 miles (+12,925)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    337608447972
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,813 miles (+6,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,813 miles
    Test number
    839567667076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section corroded

  17. Pass52,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    665156270507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail52,776 miles (+7,542)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,776 miles
    Test number
    214261573337
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass45,234 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,234 miles
    Test number
    367626005186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,835 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,835 miles
    Test number
    289016804103
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass38,835 miles (+7,018)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,835 miles
    Test number
    396696904129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass31,817 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,817 miles
    Test number
    208966403178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,257 miles
    Test number
    549978702180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 HKX

Does LS09 HKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 HKX is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 HKX?
The MOT on LS09 HKX is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 HKX done?
LS09 HKX was recorded at 142,715 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 8,161 miles a year.
Has LS09 HKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 HKX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 HKX 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 HKX find?
LS09 HKX passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides, and 1 more.

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