
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
LS09 VTVMOT history
LS09 VTV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,360 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 95,360 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,458 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 VTV
- 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 9 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 VTV was last recorded at 95,360 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 5,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 90,104 miles · 10 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,256 miles
- Average per year
- 5,458 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 95,360 miles
- 2023 – 90,104 miles
- 2022 – 87,546 miles
- 2021 – 82,965 miles
- 2020 – 78,749 miles
- 2019 – 74,175 miles
- 2018 – 67,719 miles
- 2017 – 61,980 miles
- 2016 – 51,531 miles
- 2015 – 41,126 miles
- 2014 – 36,405 miles
- 2013 – 32,470 miles
- 2012 – 29,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Engine Management Lamp on at the time of the test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Items removed from driver’s view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,360 miles (+5,256)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 95,360 miles
- Test number
- 123062298588
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 90,104 miles
- Test number
- 679827708578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,104 miles (+2,558)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,104 miles
- Test number
- 644327443054
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,546 miles (+4,581)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 87,546 miles
- Test number
- 106095140079
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,965 miles (+4,216)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 82,965 miles
- Test number
- 358426404945
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,749 miles (+4,574)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,749 miles
- Test number
- 317479963285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass74,175 miles (+6,456)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 74,175 miles
- Test number
- 541818548570
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass67,719 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 67,719 miles
- Test number
- 401586924548
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail67,719 miles (+5,739)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,719 miles
- Test number
- 828074884566
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,980 miles (+10,449)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 61,980 miles
- Test number
- 168587255803
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryEml lamp on
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass51,531 miles (+10,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 51,531 miles
- Test number
- 235450569337
- AdvisoryEML Light On
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,126 miles (+116)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 41,126 miles
- Test number
- 315277477205
- AdvisoryEngine Management Lamp on at the time of the test
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver’s view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail41,010 miles (+4,605)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,010 miles
- Test number
- 765809521799
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right suspect due to bodywork damage (1.8)
- AdvisoryEngine Management Lamp on at the time of the test
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver’s view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 36,405 miles
- Test number
- 267640684210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,405 miles (+3,935)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,405 miles
- Test number
- 358300684267
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass32,470 miles (+2,730)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 32,470 miles
- Test number
- 478083303257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 29,740 miles
- Test number
- 367242512224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS09 VTV
- Does LS09 VTV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS09 VTV expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 VTV?
- The MOT on LS09 VTV expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS09 VTV done?
- LS09 VTV was recorded at 95,360 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
- Has LS09 VTV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 VTV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS09 VTV 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 VTV find?
- LS09 VTV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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