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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL09 ZHVMOT history

LL09 ZHV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LL09 ZHV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,333 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 ZHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 ZHV was last recorded at 97,333 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,071 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,262 miles
Average per year
4,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,333 miles
  • 2025 – 96,071 miles
  • 2024 – 94,925 miles
  • 2023 – 93,827 miles
  • 2021 – 92,502 miles
  • 2019 – 85,816 miles
  • 2018 – 79,288 miles
  • 2017 – 76,282 miles
  • 2016 – 72,252 miles
  • 2015 – 63,853 miles
  • 2014 – 56,203 miles
  • 2012 – 43,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,333 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust corroding and outer skin on rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,333 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    383461509524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,071 miles (+1,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,071 miles
    Test number
    342037212088
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres minor perishing
  3. Pass94,925 miles (+18)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    359758405648
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail94,907 miles (+1,080)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,907 miles
    Test number
    722524263616
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass93,827 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,827 miles
    Test number
    101430662674
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail93,822 miles (+1,320)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,822 miles
    Test number
    275337842438
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi which has a box in it (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass92,502 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,502 miles
    Test number
    317762859745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,500 miles (+197)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    489130911943
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass92,303 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,303 miles
    Test number
    746528608178
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding and outer skin on rear silencer corroded
  10. Fail92,301 miles (+6,485)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,301 miles
    Test number
    104765078255
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working lamp in mirror not working and water in lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding and outer skin on rear silencer corroded
  11. Pass85,816 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,816 miles
    Test number
    902507081624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,491 miles (+6,203)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    135057131088
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass79,288 miles (+3,006)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    773540934916
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass76,282 miles (+4,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,282 miles
    Test number
    268782155886
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
  15. Pass72,252 miles (+8,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,252 miles
    Test number
    799338674033
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre bad wear to inner edge 195/55/15
  16. Pass63,853 miles (+7,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    465402041079
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre tread low on inner edge
  17. Pass56,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    789031864275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,203 miles (+13,202)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    898421264219
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass43,001 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    759429532332
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteO/sr tyre worn on inner treads

Questions about LL09 ZHV

Does LL09 ZHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 ZHV is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 ZHV?
The MOT on LL09 ZHV is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 ZHV done?
LL09 ZHV was recorded at 97,333 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,131 miles a year.
Has LL09 ZHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 ZHV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL09 ZHV 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 LL09 ZHV find?
LL09 ZHV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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