VOLKSWAGEN POLO SV09RXL has 27 MOTs

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This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 108,872 miles 8 months ago on Monday 2nd February 2026 at 15:51.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Thursday 4th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

SV09RXL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 2027108,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Lower Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 2026108,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Lower Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20254TH FEBRUARY 202694,857 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Hand Brake Low Effort
FAILED3RD JANUARY 202594,857 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Hand Brake Low Effort
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20244TH FEBRUARY 202587,140 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Mesh (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel
  7. ADVISORY - Front To Rear Underbody Covered In Underseal
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 202487,136 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating Needs Brake Discs Replacing (1.2.1 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Mesh (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel
  11. ADVISORY - Front To Rear Underbody Covered In Underseal
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 202386,974 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Fog Light Risk Off Fire Lying On Under Tray
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Front Rubber Missing (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Flexi Detreated
  6. MAJOR - Rear Suspension Component Corroded And Seriously Weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Shocks And Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Shocks And Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  16. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  17. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202224TH OCTOBER 202379,589 MI
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 202279,587 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Os Inner And Outer Sill Holed And Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202124TH OCTOBER 202272,613 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Os Outer Sill Is Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Advise Under Body Corrosion
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 202172,613 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Os Outer Sill Is Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Advise Under Body Corrosion
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202023RD OCTOBER 202167,077 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 202027TH MARCH 202166,343 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Suspension Parts
  6. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Power Steering Pipe
  7. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Front Brake Backing Plates
FAILED17TH MARCH 202066,303 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Offside Sill Holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Suspension Parts
  7. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Power Steering Pipe
  8. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Front Brake Backing Plates
PASSED19TH MARCH 201927TH MARCH 202062,297 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Front Brake Backing Plates
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Front Brake Discs
PASSED13TH MARCH 201827TH MARCH 201958,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Backing Plates Corroded
FAILED12TH MARCH 201858,552 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Backing Plates Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Approaching Wear Indicator (3.5.1g)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201727TH MARCH 201853,636 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pads Approaching Wear Indicator
FAILED13TH MARCH 201753,636 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pads Approaching Wear Indicator
PASSED11TH MARCH 201627TH MARCH 201748,334 MI
FAILED11TH MARCH 201648,334 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201527TH MARCH 201641,426 MI
FAILED13TH MARCH 201541,426 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Driver's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
PASSED14TH MARCH 201427TH MARCH 201534,622 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Low On Tread And Perished
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Perished
PASSED15TH MARCH 201327TH MARCH 201427,584 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 201227TH MARCH 201321,269 MI
FAILED16TH MARCH 201221,269 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (5.2.5b)
  2. FAIL - An Item Not Tested (manual)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SV09RXL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 56% | MOT Failure Rate: 44%

SV09RXL MOT Comments

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SV09RXL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 108,872 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,404 miles

SV09RXL FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration SV09RXL was manufactured on Friday 27th March 2009 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 108,872 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,404 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SV09RXL has a 56% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 59 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 14 Major, 4 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does SV09RXL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 SV09RXL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SV09RXL Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 SV09RXL does have Tax. Read more

When does SV09RXL Tax expire?

The current Tax for SV09RXL will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SV09RXL MOT expire?

The current MOT for SV09RXL will expire in 4 months on Thursday 4th February 2027. Read more

When did SV09RXL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SV09RXL was on Monday 2nd February 2026 at 15:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SV09RXL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for SV09RXL we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SV09RXL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for SV09RXL we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 56% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SV09RXL?

SV09RXL is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has SV09RXL done?

The odometer reading for SV09RXL at the last MOT in February 2026 was 108,872 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,404 miles per year. Read more

How old is SV09RXL?

The vehicle SV09RXL was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th March 2009. Read more

What colour is SV09RXL?

The official colour of SV09RXL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does SV09RXL have?

SV09RXL has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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