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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS09 VTEMOT history

LS09 VTE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LS09 VTE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
122,533 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VTE
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 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VTE was last recorded at 122,533 miles on 15 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,529 miles · 9 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,533 miles
  • 2025 – 109,024 miles
  • 2024 – 99,114 miles
  • 2023 – 89,451 miles
  • 2022 – 80,357 miles
  • 2021 – 68,960 miles
  • 2020 – 67,973 miles
  • 2019 – 65,198 miles
  • 2018 – 63,763 miles
  • 2017 – 56,975 miles
  • 2016 – 48,565 miles
  • 2015 – 40,689 miles
  • 2014 – 33,171 miles
  • 2013 – 29,024 miles
  • 2012 – 27,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,533 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,533 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,533 miles
    Test number
    213457415479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,529 miles (+13,505)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,529 miles
    Test number
    376548173396
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass109,024 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    473826122711
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail109,024 miles (+9,910)2 dangerous1 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    265747383405
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,114 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,114 miles
    Test number
    668731102592
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre misshapen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail99,114 miles (+9,663)4 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,114 miles
    Test number
    165676876857
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre misshapen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass89,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    871775477045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail89,451 miles (+9,094)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    750272657371
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,357 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,357 miles
    Test number
    980677177190
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail80,357 miles (+11,397)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,357 miles
    Test number
    196524526271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass68,960 miles (+987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,960 miles
    Test number
    382508619448
    • 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))

  12. Pass67,973 miles (+2,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    646777269442
    • 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))

  13. Pass65,198 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    152168855366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,763 miles
    Test number
    175401713784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,763 miles (+6,788)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,763 miles
    Test number
    201498590211
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass56,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,975 miles
    Test number
    791896847791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,975 miles (+8,410)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,975 miles
    Test number
    564686375709
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass48,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    702900334769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail48,565 miles (+7,876)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    462341790853
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail40,689 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    947881765050
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass40,689 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    989451665050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,171 miles
    Test number
    977328844024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail33,171 miles (+71)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,171 miles
    Test number
    277938844091
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail33,100 miles (+4,076)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,100 miles
    Test number
    948906844075
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass29,024 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,024 miles
    Test number
    977939953061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,205 miles
    Test number
    815610992043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 VTE

Does LS09 VTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 VTE is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VTE?
The MOT on LS09 VTE is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 VTE done?
LS09 VTE was recorded at 122,533 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
Has LS09 VTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VTE has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 VTE 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 VTE find?
LS09 VTE passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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