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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS09 VTDMOT history

LS09 VTD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LS09 VTD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,408 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VTD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VTD was last recorded at 131,408 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 4,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,668 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,740 miles
Average per year
7,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,408 miles
  • 2025 – 126,668 miles
  • 2024 – 124,214 miles
  • 2023 – 114,281 miles
  • 2022 – 104,368 miles
  • 2021 – 97,486 miles
  • 2020 – 90,998 miles
  • 2019 – 88,289 miles
  • 2018 – 78,295 miles
  • 2017 – 71,969 miles
  • 2016 – 65,529 miles
  • 2015 – 52,003 miles
  • 2014 – 39,160 miles
  • 2013 – 29,043 miles
  • 2012 – 23,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,408 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing + Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,408 miles (+4,740)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,408 miles
    Test number
    824037301448
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing + Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass126,668 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    338972977805
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  3. Fail126,668 miles (+2,454)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    846393383162
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass124,214 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,214 miles
    Test number
    122108382836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,204 miles (+9,923)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,204 miles
    Test number
    263732657951
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack insecure bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,281 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,281 miles
    Test number
    509758509224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,368 miles (+6,882)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,368 miles
    Test number
    817327526674
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer shields corroding away
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slight reserve travel

  8. Pass97,486 miles (+6,488)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,486 miles
    Test number
    198491522733
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryWet weather test, test carried out in wet conditions
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer shields corroding away

  9. Pass90,998 miles (+2,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    565869516148
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box cover slight corroded

  10. Pass88,289 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    88,289 miles
    Test number
    730209061813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,129 miles (+9,834)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,129 miles
    Test number
    451876512920
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass78,295 miles (+6,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    347404566157
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass71,969 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,969 miles
    Test number
    567131933637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,968 miles (+6,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,968 miles
    Test number
    408271359564
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side repeater (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass65,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,529 miles
    Test number
    828764307702
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Fail65,529 miles (+13,526)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,529 miles
    Test number
    604784759246
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass52,003 miles (+12,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,003 miles
    Test number
    218769425194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,160 miles (+10,117)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,160 miles
    Test number
    375063324164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,043 miles (+5,511)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,043 miles
    Test number
    525494713110
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  20. Fail23,532 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,532 miles
    Test number
    318305712125
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,532 miles
    Test number
    746055312171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS09 VTD

Does LS09 VTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 VTD is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VTD?
The MOT on LS09 VTD is valid until 7 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 VTD done?
LS09 VTD was recorded at 131,408 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 7,730 miles a year.
Has LS09 VTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VTD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 VTD 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 VTD find?
LS09 VTD passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing + light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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