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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL09 ZHWMOT history

LL09 ZHW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LL09 ZHW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,194 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 ZHW
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 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 ZHW was last recorded at 112,194 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,526 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,668 miles
Average per year
4,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,194 miles
  • 2025 – 106,526 miles
  • 2024 – 103,043 miles
  • 2023 – 97,793 miles
  • 2022 – 93,093 miles
  • 2021 – 87,902 miles
  • 2020 – 84,044 miles
  • 2019 – 80,128 miles
  • 2018 – 75,959 miles
  • 2017 – 71,972 miles
  • 2016 – 69,139 miles
  • 2015 – 66,861 miles
  • 2014 – 65,341 miles
  • 2013 – 57,426 miles
  • 2012 – 44,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,194 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,194 miles (+5,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,194 miles
    Test number
    513841467748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass106,526 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,526 miles
    Test number
    477829522774
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail106,523 miles (+3,480)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,523 miles
    Test number
    237262372785
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,043 miles (+5,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,043 miles
    Test number
    952106463116
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    827494297521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,793 miles (+4,700)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    795764700283
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,093 miles
    Test number
    386336177226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  8. Fail93,093 miles (+5,191)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,093 miles
    Test number
    936243647837
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  9. Pass87,902 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,902 miles
    Test number
    732209187270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,044 miles
    Test number
    537646326862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,044 miles (+3,916)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,044 miles
    Test number
    846999541885
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass80,128 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,128 miles
    Test number
    173602774252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,046 miles (+4,087)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    314962859458
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass75,959 miles (+3,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,959 miles
    Test number
    661779650302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass71,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,972 miles
    Test number
    128076230542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,972 miles (+2,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,972 miles
    Test number
    663280802317
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass69,139 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,139 miles
    Test number
    690227023216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,861 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,861 miles
    Test number
    678759045140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass66,861 miles (+1,520)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,861 miles
    Test number
    809379645144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass65,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    385842634102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,341 miles (+7,915)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    687852334107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass57,426 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    719336553165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn

  23. Fail57,426 miles (+13,224)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    656006953178
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn

  24. Pass44,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,202 miles
    Test number
    198249092145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 ZHW

Does LL09 ZHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 ZHW is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 ZHW?
The MOT on LL09 ZHW is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 ZHW done?
LL09 ZHW was recorded at 112,194 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,814 miles a year.
Has LL09 ZHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 ZHW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 ZHW 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 ZHW find?
LL09 ZHW passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear exhaust box corroded.

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