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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LS09 LFLMOT history

LS09 LFL is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 204,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LS09 LFL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
204,486 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LFL
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
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LFL was last recorded at 204,486 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,485 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,486 miles
  • 2025 – 197,414 miles
  • 2024 – 189,177 miles
  • 2023 – 182,536 miles
  • 2022 – 178,709 miles
  • 2020 – 176,586 miles
  • 2019 – 154,020 miles
  • 2018 – 130,898 miles
  • 2017 – 110,615 miles
  • 2016 – 94,483 miles
  • 2015 – 77,754 miles
  • 2014 – 59,890 miles
  • 2013 – 48,848 miles
  • 2012 – 36,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,486 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,486 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    204,486 miles
    Test number
    920148482208
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail204,485 miles (+7,071)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,485 miles
    Test number
    776699451484
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass197,414 miles (+8,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    197,414 miles
    Test number
    102393231613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass189,177 miles (+6,641)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    189,177 miles
    Test number
    163044175823
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm plus bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass182,536 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    182,536 miles
    Test number
    414542403025
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail182,536 miles (+3,827)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,536 miles
    Test number
    680129742270
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass178,709 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    178,709 miles
    Test number
    819733554939
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail178,705 miles (+2,119)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,705 miles
    Test number
    434944261874
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass176,586 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,586 miles
    Test number
    974906068515
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryJump started vehicle during test
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake noisey operation
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail176,586 miles (+22,566)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,586 miles
    Test number
    404323399964
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryJump started vehicle during test
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake noisey operation
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass154,020 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,020 miles
    Test number
    548581410440
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch siezed
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail154,020 miles (+23,122)3 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,020 miles
    Test number
    726975809290
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch siezed
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass130,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,898 miles
    Test number
    156380246119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,898 miles (+20,283)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,898 miles
    Test number
    937012937890
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass110,615 miles (+16,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,615 miles
    Test number
    187620538523
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads about 80% worn
    • AdvisoryO/side rear brake binding on slightly

  16. Pass94,483 miles (+16,729)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,483 miles
    Test number
    323045366365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,754 miles (+17,864)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,754 miles
    Test number
    765485205189
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass59,890 miles (+11,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    629728614122
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,848 miles (+12,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,848 miles
    Test number
    197167313123
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass36,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,745 miles
    Test number
    918979302194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 LFL

Does LS09 LFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 LFL is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LFL?
The MOT on LS09 LFL is valid until 3 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 LFL done?
LS09 LFL was recorded at 204,486 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 12,089 miles a year.
Has LS09 LFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LFL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 LFL 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 LFL find?
LS09 LFL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front; nearside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.

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