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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS09 VTUMOT history

LS09 VTU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2025.

LS09 VTU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
102,584 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VTU
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 expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
10 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VTU was last recorded at 102,584 miles on 10 May 2025, 1,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,434 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,150 miles
Average per year
4,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,584 miles
  • 2024 – 101,434 miles
  • 2023 – 98,013 miles
  • 2022 – 94,075 miles
  • 2021 – 92,255 miles
  • 2019 – 89,469 miles
  • 2018 – 81,033 miles
  • 2017 – 76,179 miles
  • 2016 – 69,341 miles
  • 2015 – 65,579 miles
  • 2014 – 53,872 miles
  • 2013 – 49,296 miles
  • 2012 – 43,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,584 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight handbrake travel .may need adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Advise condition of exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,584 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    102,584 miles
    Test number
    229634066646
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail102,584 miles (+1,150)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,584 miles
    Test number
    600334994949
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass101,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,434 miles
    Test number
    320748927019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,434 miles (+3,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,434 miles
    Test number
    241679411267
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,013 miles (+3,938)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    809982407074
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  6. Pass94,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    867943453203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,075 miles (+1,820)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    833043808001
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjusting

  8. Pass92,255 miles (+2,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,255 miles
    Test number
    231067380930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass89,469 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,469 miles
    Test number
    703037496113
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel .may need adjustment

  10. Fail89,316 miles (+8,283)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,316 miles
    Test number
    119438452951
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel .may need adjustment

  11. Pass81,033 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    238851834608
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of exhaust
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  12. Fail81,033 miles (+4,854)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    398435044914
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of exhaust
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  13. Pass76,179 miles (+6,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,179 miles
    Test number
    562665517711
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of exhaust

  14. Pass69,341 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,341 miles
    Test number
    699805774780
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  15. Fail69,341 miles (+3,762)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,341 miles
    Test number
    382415558940
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  16. Pass65,579 miles (+92)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    536507445159
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

  17. Fail65,487 miles (+11,615)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    865806745117
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

  18. Pass53,872 miles (+4,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,872 miles
    Test number
    385687644108
    • NoteBoth o/s/r & n/s/r tyre carcasses deformed

  19. Pass49,296 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,296 miles
    Test number
    489619943171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    466807112188
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail43,698 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    226897812162
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS09 VTU

Does LS09 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 VTU expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VTU?
The MOT on LS09 VTU expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 VTU done?
LS09 VTU was recorded at 102,584 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2025, an average of 4,517 miles a year.
Has LS09 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VTU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 VTU 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 VTU find?
LS09 VTU passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 1 more.

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