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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS09 LEJMOT history

LS09 LEJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

LS09 LEJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
82,295 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LEJ was last recorded at 82,295 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 3,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,748 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,547 miles
Average per year
4,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,295 miles
  • 2024 – 78,748 miles
  • 2023 – 76,150 miles
  • 2022 – 74,618 miles
  • 2021 – 73,444 miles
  • 2020 – 72,666 miles
  • 2019 – 71,534 miles
  • 2018 – 69,932 miles
  • 2017 – 67,682 miles
  • 2016 – 66,582 miles
  • 2015 – 45,278 miles
  • 2014 – 37,187 miles
  • 2013 – 29,796 miles
  • 2012 – 23,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,295 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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))

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.

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Under trays / covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,295 miles
    Test number
    940223910765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  2. Fail82,295 miles (+3,547)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,295 miles
    Test number
    468343466970
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  3. Pass78,748 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,748 miles
    Test number
    753769976874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,150 miles (+1,532)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    145226438122
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside body slightly damaged

  5. Pass74,618 miles (+1,174)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    930165933580
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has a lot of travel
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / covers fitted

  6. Pass73,444 miles (+778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,444 miles
    Test number
    617022023812
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,666 miles
    Test number
    454486683260
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / covers fitted

  8. Fail72,666 miles (+1,132)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,666 miles
    Test number
    822204323967
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / covers fitted

  9. Pass71,534 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,534 miles
    Test number
    949604473064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,932 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,932 miles
    Test number
    470655352883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,682 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,682 miles
    Test number
    436731574705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,582 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,582 miles
    Test number
    782869290427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,581 miles (+7,508)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,581 miles
    Test number
    326579342023
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass59,073 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    286005843596
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail59,073 miles (+13,795)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    412105798278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass45,278 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,278 miles
    Test number
    499894915109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,187 miles
    Test number
    979619914120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,165 miles (+7,369)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,165 miles
    Test number
    325049714148
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Fail29,796 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,796 miles
    Test number
    705914783084
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass29,796 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,796 miles
    Test number
    819784783085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,382 miles
    Test number
    248595512470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 LEJ

Does LS09 LEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 LEJ expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LEJ?
The MOT on LS09 LEJ expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 LEJ done?
LS09 LEJ was recorded at 82,295 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,371 miles a year.
Has LS09 LEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LEJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 LEJ 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 LEJ find?
LS09 LEJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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