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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS09 VUTMOT history

LS09 VUT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LS09 VUT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
120,542 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VUT was last recorded at 120,542 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,954 miles · 26 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,588 miles
Average per year
4,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,542 miles
  • 2025 – 118,954 miles
  • 2024 – 113,886 miles
  • 2023 – 109,895 miles
  • 2022 – 104,367 miles
  • 2021 – 100,677 miles
  • 2019 – 95,883 miles
  • 2018 – 90,729 miles
  • 2017 – 86,677 miles
  • 2016 – 82,000 miles
  • 2015 – 76,793 miles
  • 2014 – 73,700 miles
  • 2012 – 69,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnder the chassis general corrosion

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavy worn inner side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,542 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,542 miles
    Test number
    794741028741
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder the chassis general corrosion

  2. Fail120,542 miles (+1,588)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,542 miles
    Test number
    101759525140
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder the chassis general corrosion

  3. Pass118,954 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,954 miles
    Test number
    586306740751
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,954 miles (+5,068)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,954 miles
    Test number
    580579074016
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,886 miles (+3,991)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,886 miles
    Test number
    248155980769
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,895 miles (+5,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,895 miles
    Test number
    941548133127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers insecure
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate cracked

  7. Pass104,367 miles (+3,690)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,367 miles
    Test number
    379875846616
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass100,677 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    817588915228
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavy worn inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,667 miles (+4,784)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,667 miles
    Test number
    297020113519
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavy worn inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,883 miles (+5,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    350257183385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump slightly corroded

  11. Pass90,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,729 miles
    Test number
    166373370442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail90,729 miles (+4,052)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,729 miles
    Test number
    289155412933
    • DangerousNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass86,677 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    172074731684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail86,669 miles (+4,669)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,669 miles
    Test number
    978479911784
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,000 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    299452872341
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slight wheel bind

  16. Fail81,988 miles (+5,195)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,988 miles
    Test number
    218072494580
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slight wheel bind

  17. Pass76,793 miles (+3,093)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,793 miles
    Test number
    459266545170
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn

  18. Pass73,700 miles (+3,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,700 miles
    Test number
    666141554152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,724 miles (+15,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    557358232349
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass54,418 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    865067062062
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail54,418 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    325187562005
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS09 VUT

Does LS09 VUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 VUT is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VUT?
The MOT on LS09 VUT is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 VUT done?
LS09 VUT was recorded at 120,542 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,648 miles a year.
Has LS09 VUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VUT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 VUT 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 VUT find?
LS09 VUT passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 3 more.

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