Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LX09 RFNMOT history
LX09 RFN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,652 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 83,652 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,599 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX09 RFN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 8 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX09 RFN was last recorded at 83,652 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,465 miles · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,187 miles
- Average per year
- 4,599 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,652 miles
- 2025 – 79,465 miles
- 2024 – 76,764 miles
- 2023 – 70,776 miles
- 2022 – 63,452 miles
- 2021 – 53,385 miles
- 2020 – 48,726 miles
- 2019 – 45,101 miles
- 2018 – 43,383 miles
- 2017 – 40,795 miles
- 2016 – 33,418 miles
- 2015 – 28,669 miles
- 2014 – 26,093 miles
- 2013 – 23,033 miles
- 2012 – 19,311 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,652 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Coolant low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,652 miles (+4,187)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 83,652 miles
- Test number
- 983819462479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,465 miles (+2,701)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 79,465 miles
- Test number
- 801225719861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,764 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 76,764 miles
- Test number
- 402670668872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,760 miles (+5,984)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,760 miles
- Test number
- 464512858171
- MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass70,776 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 70,776 miles
- Test number
- 183383158310
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail70,775 miles (+7,323)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,775 miles
- Test number
- 623424562846
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass63,452 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 63,452 miles
- Test number
- 906861605908
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail63,452 miles (+10,067)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,452 miles
- Test number
- 351183541511
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,385 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 53,385 miles
- Test number
- 213867826760
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
Fail53,385 miles (+4,659)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,385 miles
- Test number
- 147524808698
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
Pass48,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 48,726 miles
- Test number
- 280163312763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,726 miles (+3,625)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,726 miles
- Test number
- 768178361047
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
Pass45,101 miles (+1,718)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 45,101 miles
- Test number
- 989667190645
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass43,383 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 43,383 miles
- Test number
- 962274670805
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Abs sensor wire insecure.
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail43,383 miles (+2,588)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,383 miles
- Test number
- 434381273630
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Abs sensor wire insecure.
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass40,795 miles (+7,377)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 40,795 miles
- Test number
- 136526337550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,418 miles (+4,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 33,418 miles
- Test number
- 859290246858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,669 miles (+2,576)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 28,669 miles
- Test number
- 685724495097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,093 miles (+3,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 26,093 miles
- Test number
- 487025994046
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass23,033 miles (+3,722)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 23,033 miles
- Test number
- 656529103126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,311 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 19,311 miles
- Test number
- 356195672093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX09 RFN
- Does LX09 RFN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 RFN is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX09 RFN?
- The MOT on LX09 RFN is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX09 RFN done?
- LX09 RFN was recorded at 83,652 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
- Has LX09 RFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX09 RFN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX09 RFN 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 LX09 RFN find?
- LX09 RFN passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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