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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS09 VUKMOT history

LS09 VUK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

LS09 VUK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
72,870 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VUK was last recorded at 72,870 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 7,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,501 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,369 miles
Average per year
5,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,870 miles
  • 2023 – 65,501 miles
  • 2021 – 62,304 miles
  • 2020 – 58,451 miles
  • 2018 – 52,072 miles
  • 2017 – 44,918 miles
  • 2016 – 37,533 miles
  • 2015 – 32,377 miles
  • 2014 – 27,019 miles
  • 2013 – 21,779 miles
  • 2012 – 14,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,870 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside front alloy wheel slight damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    838313912358
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail72,866 miles (+7,365)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    983622003308
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass65,501 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,501 miles
    Test number
    876217536849
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail65,501 miles (+3,197)2 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,501 miles
    Test number
    499731875054
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass62,304 miles (+3,852)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,304 miles
    Test number
    267684946486
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,452 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,452 miles
    Test number
    749582176067
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front alloy wheel slight damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front mirror slight damaged

  7. Fail58,451 miles (+952)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,451 miles
    Test number
    577926161244
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front alloy wheel slight damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front mirror slight damaged

  8. Pass57,499 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,499 miles
    Test number
    255750393799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    236768815895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,072 miles (+7,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    804562868894
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    382504721679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail44,914 miles (+7,381)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    985412426931
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass37,533 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,533 miles
    Test number
    517725549034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,377 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,377 miles
    Test number
    402117842085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,019 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,019 miles
    Test number
    696841384278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,779 miles (+7,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,779 miles
    Test number
    178064293235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass14,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,350 miles
    Test number
    349335322129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 VUK

Does LS09 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 VUK expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VUK?
The MOT on LS09 VUK expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 VUK done?
LS09 VUK was recorded at 72,870 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 5,010 miles a year.
Has LS09 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VUK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 VUK 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 VUK find?
LS09 VUK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side.

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