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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.

LS09 VTV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass95,360 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass90,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,104 miles
    Test number
    679827708578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass36,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    267640684210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass32,470 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,470 miles
    Test number
    478083303257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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