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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS09 VPUMOT history

LS09 VPU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LS09 VPU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,848 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VPU was last recorded at 82,848 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,847 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,848 miles
  • 2025 – 79,501 miles
  • 2024 – 79,117 miles
  • 2023 – 78,803 miles
  • 2022 – 78,487 miles
  • 2021 – 78,064 miles
  • 2020 – 76,825 miles
  • 2019 – 75,401 miles
  • 2018 – 74,612 miles
  • 2016 – 59,929 miles
  • 2015 – 45,065 miles
  • 2014 – 28,388 miles
  • 2013 – 17,973 miles
  • 2012 – 13,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,848 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,848 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    511025347910
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,847 miles (+3,346)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,847 miles
    Test number
    293036494662
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,501 miles (+384)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,501 miles
    Test number
    579899560813
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  4. Pass79,117 miles (+314)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,117 miles
    Test number
    673238333457
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  5. Pass78,803 miles (+316)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,803 miles
    Test number
    508077833346
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass78,487 miles (+423)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,487 miles
    Test number
    399047052395
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass78,064 miles (+1,239)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,064 miles
    Test number
    170094515129
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,825 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,825 miles
    Test number
    789256168923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,401 miles
    Test number
    659818420852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,401 miles (+789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,401 miles
    Test number
    110543738770
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass74,612 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    848775092473
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass74,542 miles (+14,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    389590458823
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass59,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    534999923964
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in treads

  14. Fail59,929 miles (+14,864)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    613911889943
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in treads

  15. Pass45,065 miles (+16,677)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,065 miles
    Test number
    552675747536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    118250614394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,388 miles (+10,415)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    998480214328
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass17,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,973 miles
    Test number
    515562983095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Fail17,973 miles (+4,067)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,973 miles
    Test number
    975632283074
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Fail13,906 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,906 miles
    Test number
    189111292059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass13,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,906 miles
    Test number
    229691992027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 VPU

Does LS09 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 VPU is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VPU?
The MOT on LS09 VPU is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 VPU done?
LS09 VPU was recorded at 82,848 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,795 miles a year.
Has LS09 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VPU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 VPU 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 VPU find?
LS09 VPU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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