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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS09 HRAMOT history

LS09 HRA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LS09 HRA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,000 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 HRA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 HRA was last recorded at 83,000 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,792 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,208 miles
Average per year
4,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,000 miles
  • 2025 – 78,792 miles
  • 2024 – 75,254 miles
  • 2023 – 72,496 miles
  • 2022 – 69,689 miles
  • 2021 – 64,725 miles
  • 2020 – 59,107 miles
  • 2019 – 52,174 miles
  • 2018 – 47,185 miles
  • 2017 – 41,115 miles
  • 2016 – 38,233 miles
  • 2015 – 35,354 miles
  • 2014 – 30,767 miles
  • 2013 – 24,060 miles
  • 2012 – 18,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,000 miles
    Test number
    514199986138
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail83,000 miles (+4,208)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,000 miles
    Test number
    677908423523
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass78,792 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,792 miles
    Test number
    923175307463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,254 miles (+2,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,254 miles
    Test number
    448234257225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass72,496 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    606101563190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,689 miles (+4,964)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    823587037768
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass64,725 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    731639192520
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail64,725 miles (+5,618)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    205473423743
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass59,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,107 miles
    Test number
    605143893960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,107 miles (+6,933)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,107 miles
    Test number
    601027668956
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass52,174 miles (+4,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    173669821913
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass47,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,185 miles
    Test number
    158874179866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexy outer casing broken
  13. Fail47,185 miles (+6,070)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,185 miles
    Test number
    345315850691
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexy outer casing broken
  14. Pass41,115 miles (+2,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,115 miles
    Test number
    703749261070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass38,233 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    592778597487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,354 miles (+4,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,354 miles
    Test number
    848305415134
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished
  17. Pass30,767 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,767 miles
    Test number
    455380434143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,060 miles (+5,691)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,060 miles
    Test number
    715034823157
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass18,369 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,369 miles
    Test number
    408349312130
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS09 HRA

Does LS09 HRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 HRA is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 HRA?
The MOT on LS09 HRA is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 HRA done?
LS09 HRA was recorded at 83,000 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,634 miles a year.
Has LS09 HRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 HRA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 HRA 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 HRA find?
LS09 HRA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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