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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL09 ZKEMOT history

LL09 ZKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LL09 ZKE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,228 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 ZKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 ZKE was last recorded at 98,228 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,128 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
5,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,228 miles
  • 2025 – 87,763 miles
  • 2024 – 80,409 miles
  • 2023 – 72,615 miles
  • 2022 – 63,253 miles
  • 2021 – 53,413 miles
  • 2019 – 46,670 miles
  • 2018 – 43,041 miles
  • 2017 – 39,611 miles
  • 2016 – 36,378 miles
  • 2015 – 30,815 miles
  • 2014 – 26,981 miles
  • 2013 – 23,625 miles
  • 2012 – 19,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,228 miles (+100)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,228 miles
    Test number
    899145152318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail98,128 miles (+10,365)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,128 miles
    Test number
    970030701243
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass87,763 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    846707542168
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail87,763 miles (+7,354)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    414438865375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass80,409 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,409 miles
    Test number
    954390918079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail80,312 miles (+7,697)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,312 miles
    Test number
    429829795300
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced image also incorrect (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced image also incorrect (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner edge advise replacement/tracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass72,615 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    450006384730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake level also comes up very high advise adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail72,615 miles (+9,362)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    844993301166
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working water ingress (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake level also comes up very high advise adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass63,253 miles (+99)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,253 miles
    Test number
    832723470396
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail63,154 miles (+9,741)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,154 miles
    Test number
    819215584845
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,413 miles
    Test number
    388316334056
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail53,413 miles (+6,743)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,413 miles
    Test number
    262011185024
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass46,670 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,670 miles
    Test number
    683276385868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,041 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,041 miles
    Test number
    694087488558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,611 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,611 miles
    Test number
    830152218985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,378 miles
    Test number
    408257748306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,376 miles (+5,561)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,376 miles
    Test number
    505820960670
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,815 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,815 miles
    Test number
    958647185171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,981 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    957907404243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,625 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,625 miles
    Test number
    536470513246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,993 miles
    Test number
    735071902204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 ZKE

Does LL09 ZKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 ZKE is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 ZKE?
The MOT on LL09 ZKE is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 ZKE done?
LL09 ZKE was recorded at 98,228 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,781 miles a year.
Has LL09 ZKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 ZKE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL09 ZKE 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 ZKE find?
LL09 ZKE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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