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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LS09 HLKMOT history

LS09 HLK is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 195,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LS09 HLK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
195,534 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 HLK
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
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS09 HLK was last recorded at 195,534 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 9,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,933 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,601 miles
Average per year
11,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,534 miles
  • 2025 – 185,933 miles
  • 2024 – 178,736 miles
  • 2023 – 173,898 miles
  • 2022 – 170,684 miles
  • 2021 – 167,014 miles
  • 2019 – 155,280 miles
  • 2018 – 140,498 miles
  • 2017 – 119,922 miles
  • 2016 – 101,475 miles
  • 2015 – 84,474 miles
  • 2014 – 71,690 miles
  • 2013 – 52,192 miles
  • 2012 – 30,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,534 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail195,534 miles (+9,601)2 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,534 miles
    Test number
    818437586835
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass185,933 miles (+181)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    185,933 miles
    Test number
    700188032061
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail185,752 miles (+7,016)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,752 miles
    Test number
    893147164283
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,736 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,736 miles
    Test number
    316495432456
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail178,702 miles (+4,804)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,702 miles
    Test number
    903695826921
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass173,898 miles (+49)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,898 miles
    Test number
    320793985701
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail173,849 miles (+3,165)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,849 miles
    Test number
    684001688782
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass170,684 miles (+3,670)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    170,684 miles
    Test number
    121506093481
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass167,014 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,014 miles
    Test number
    950325612072
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  10. Fail167,005 miles (+11,725)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,005 miles
    Test number
    698328765969
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever is going to the stop (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Pass155,280 miles (+261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,280 miles
    Test number
    553009664042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated due to wire not being connected at pad

  12. Fail155,019 miles (+14,521)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,019 miles
    Test number
    823026291757
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated due to wire not being connected at pad

  13. Pass140,498 miles (+20,576)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,498 miles
    Test number
    235607704800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,922 miles (+287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,922 miles
    Test number
    959268621136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens slightly frosted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread uneven out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear shock abs dust covers adrift

  15. Fail119,635 miles (+18,160)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,635 miles
    Test number
    841054115049
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens slightly frosted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread uneven out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear shock abs dust covers adrift

  16. Pass101,475 miles (+17,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,475 miles
    Test number
    994986041457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass84,474 miles (+12,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,474 miles
    Test number
    426659195021
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp lens condensated

  18. Pass71,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    626462914112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,690 miles (+19,498)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    567942214163
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass52,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,192 miles
    Test number
    209733413189
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail52,192 miles (+21,594)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,192 miles
    Test number
    227703213122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Fail30,598 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,598 miles
    Test number
    349794912178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass30,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,598 miles
    Test number
    545824412111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 HLK

Does LS09 HLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 HLK expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 HLK?
The MOT on LS09 HLK expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 HLK done?
LS09 HLK was recorded at 195,534 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 11,596 miles a year.
Has LS09 HLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 HLK has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 HLK 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 HLK find?
LS09 HLK failed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 10 more.

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