Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc
LS09 VUDMOT history
LS09 VUD is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 135,009 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 VUD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 VUD was last recorded at 135,009 miles on 23 May 2026, 6,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,712 miles · 21 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,297 miles
- Average per year
- 7,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,009 miles
- 2025 – 128,712 miles
- 2024 – 121,319 miles
- 2023 – 115,955 miles
- 2022 – 113,112 miles
- 2021 – 105,479 miles
- 2020 – 96,871 miles
- 2019 – 85,618 miles
- 2018 – 78,412 miles
- 2017 – 72,110 miles
- 2016 – 64,331 miles
- 2015 – 55,173 miles
- 2014 – 45,577 miles
- 2013 – 36,349 miles
- 2012 – 28,577 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,009 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,009 miles (+6,297)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 135,009 miles
- Test number
- 502854940205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,712 miles (+7,393)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 128,712 miles
- Test number
- 928189085929
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,319 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 121,319 miles
- Test number
- 476724020567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBack box corroded
Fail121,313 miles (+5,358)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,313 miles
- Test number
- 179823117265
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass115,955 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 115,955 miles
- Test number
- 254886197635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,891 miles (+2,779)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,891 miles
- Test number
- 166739902272
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass113,112 miles (+7,633)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 113,112 miles
- Test number
- 412831270655
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass105,479 miles (+8,608)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2022
- Odometer
- 105,479 miles
- Test number
- 701007534847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,871 miles (+11,253)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2021
- Odometer
- 96,871 miles
- Test number
- 808919039878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,618 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 85,618 miles
- Test number
- 385280094058
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail85,618 miles (+7,206)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,618 miles
- Test number
- 799087420059
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,412 miles (+225)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,412 miles
- Test number
- 616441071590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,187 miles (+6,077)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,187 miles
- Test number
- 323735110243
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' base (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,110 miles (+7,779)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 72,110 miles
- Test number
- 979161899995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 64,331 miles
- Test number
- 592999305809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,331 miles (+9,158)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,331 miles
- Test number
- 808877641722
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail55,173 miles2 repaired4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,173 miles
- Test number
- 337632635129
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBoth front wiper smear
- NoteBrake pads warning light on
- NoteN/s rear bump stop broken
- NoteReversing light inop
Pass55,173 miles (+106)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 55,173 miles
- Test number
- 938182235153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBoth front wiper smear
- NoteBrake pads warning light on
- NoteN/s rear bump stop broken
- NoteReversing light inop
Fail55,067 miles (+9,490)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,067 miles
- Test number
- 277565625142
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished
Pass45,577 miles (+9,228)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 45,577 miles
- Test number
- 776113134119
- NoteADVISE, both front tyres wearing low.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,349 miles (+7,772)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 36,349 miles
- Test number
- 696299023127
- NoteADVISE, offside rear tyre perishing.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass28,577 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 28,577 miles
- Test number
- 475560732175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,463 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,463 miles
- Test number
- 278744822183
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LS09 VUD
- Does LS09 VUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 VUD is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 VUD?
- The MOT on LS09 VUD is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS09 VUD done?
- LS09 VUD was recorded at 135,009 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 7,582 miles a year.
- Has LS09 VUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 VUD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS09 VUD 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 VUD find?
- LS09 VUD passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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